Airworthiness Certification Engineer - Avionics and Mission Systems

Airworthiness Certification Engineer - Avionics and Mission Systems

Description

Airworthiness Certification Engineer

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you\!

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, Bell’s Autonomous Pod Transport (APT), and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.

Airworthiness Certification Engineer - Avionics and Mission Systems

Bell is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Military Aircraft Avionics Airworthiness Engineer to join Bell's Advanced Vertical Lift Systems team and support the FLRAA Bell program. The Airworthiness Engineer is responsible for establishing and managing compliance with joint Bell-USG aircraft airworthiness requirements on military programs. This role requires excellent communication, and coordination skills to meet program objectives. Airworthiness engineers are responsible for organizing, planning, conducting and successfully completing military airworthiness certification/qualification objectives throughout the lifecycle of the product.

This position will deal with challenging, cutting-edge aircraft avionics technology. Come work with some of the most innovative and talented teams to integrate complex vehicle management and mission systems. At Bell you will work with suppliers and customers, to meet mission requirements with the latest technology and modular architecture.

This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with customers and subcontractors. You’ll be able to hone your technical abilities on significant engineering problems, all while gaining experience in leadership and communication. This position will report onsite at our Headquarters.

What you’ll be doing as Airworthiness Certification Engineer – Avionics and Mission Systems Integration:

• Performs technical airworthiness planning and verification support including development and negotiation of airworthiness certification plans, bases of certification, means of compliance, and other certification activities for complex total systems with IPTs as well as customer counterparts
• Reviews and coordinates with other airworthiness engineers as well as internal engineering disciplines performed across the total system to include design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
• Performs functional and process analyses, requirements allocation and definition studies to translate customer requirements into criteria and derived requirements. Ensures the logical and systematic realization of customer airworthiness certification objectives into system solutions to meet program needs throughout the product lifecycle (e.g. Airworthiness Releases, Type certification, continued airworthiness, operations, and airspace integration).
• Collaborates with IPTs and USG authority representatives to tailor Airworthiness Qualification Specifications, with a primary focus on Avionics.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining airworthiness evidence/artifacts in support of Airworthiness Releases (AWRs) and Air System Continued & Continuing Airworthiness
• Responsible for working closely with the Airworthiness Manager, Chief Engineer and Airworthiness Associate Tech Fellow to manage customer airworthiness demands and achieve milestone events.
• A strong background in Avionics is highly desired

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Military airworthiness qualification/certification and/or flight/component test experience is preferred. Civil certification experience is acceptable.
• Work experience developing Airworthiness Certification Plans and Airworthiness Certification Bases such as Airworthiness Qualification Specifications (AQSs), Tailored Airworthiness Certification Criteria (TACC) or Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC) documents is desired.
• Experience working with a military airworthiness authority such as the US Army Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD), the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) or the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) EN-EZ is desired
• Military aircraft development or modification experience on any ACAT program is also desired.
• Familiarity with DoD Airworthiness guidance documents such as the MIL-HDBK-516C or Army Military Airworthiness Certification Criteria (AMACC) is a plus
• Design or Systems Engineering experience in one or more of the following areas: Avionics (preferred), Air Vehicle Systems, Mission Payload Integration, Flight Technology
• Work experience with domestic and international UAS/RPAs airworthiness authorizations is a plus
• Work experience with producing or evaluating evidence for airworthiness certification/qualification
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and/or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is preferred
• Excellent communicator must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, and brief leaders/customers.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Aeronautical Science is required. Other Math or Science based degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
• 5 years of experience (more years of experience is a plus) in an aerospace avionics discipline is required. Electrical experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in military airworthiness qualification programs or civil certification programs is a plus. Multiple years of experience will be considered.
• Must be able to gain and maintain a US Govt Secret Security Clearance
• We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Recruiting Company Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Field Engineering

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor

Shift First Shift

Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time

Relocation Available

Worksite Onsite

Job Posting -

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Function: Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Relocation: Available

Job Posting: 09/24/2025, 8:34:38 AM

Job Number: 336492