Aircraft Software Certification Engineer FLRAA

Cessna Aircraft Company

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule
Personal Time Off (PTO)
Vacation time
Paid holidays
Parental leave
On-site clinic
Access to Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Fort Worth is seeking an experienced Aircraft Software Certification Engineer to support the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program. You will develop software certification processes and work with teams to ensure compliance with RTCA DO-178C standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering or related field and have over 5 years of experience in software engineering. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a flexible work schedule and generous time-off policies.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a software engineering role with RTCA DO-178B/C.
  • Demonstrated experience in requirements, design, coding, and testing.
  • Experience with software certification (SOI) reviews from both applicant and auditor perspectives.
  • Familiarity with RTCA DO-178B/C, DO-330, DO-331 and related standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop internal software processes for satisfying RTCA DO-178C objectives.
  • Conduct software certification SOI audits alongside military customers.
  • Produce SOI audit contractual artifacts.
  • Evaluate Bell and supplier software data for compliance with standards.
  • Resolve audit findings with Bell and supplier teams.
  • Support software aspects of gate reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).

Skills

Experience with software languages (C/C++/C#, Python)
Preparing for software certification reviews
Conducting software certification reviews
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Communication skills for management briefings
Knowledge of software requirements and safety processes
Software tool qualification experience
Model-based development experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Aircraft Software Certification Engineer FLRAA (332631)

Job Number: 332631

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 and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation aircraft.

This position is onsite in Fort Worth.

Aircraft Software Certification Engineer (FLRAA)

Bell is seeking an experienced, self‑motivated Aircraft Software Certification Engineer to join Bell’s Advanced Vertical Lift Systems team and support the FLRAA Bell program.

This position will be part of a diverse team of engineers capable of executing in a fast‑paced environment.

This position will deal with challenging, cutting‑edge aircraft software technology and standards including multi‑core processors, FACE, MOSA, IMA, agile, cyber security, MBD, MBSE, digital backbone, and many others. This position is based at Bell Textron’s Ft. Worth, TX, headquarters facility.

What you’ll be doing as an Aircraft Software Certification Engineer
  • Developing internal software processes for satisfying RTCA DO‑178C objectives.
  • Work effectively with Bell internal teams as well as supplier teams to prepare for software certification stage of involvement (SOI) audits.
  • Primary interface with military certification authority for certifying Bell and supplier software.
  • With minimal supervision, conduct software certification SOI audits alongside military customers, Bell software quality, and other stakeholders.
  • With minimal supervision, produce SOI audit contractual artifacts for submittal to military customer (for example, job aid workbook, audit report).
  • Work effectively with Bell teams and supplier teams following SOI audits to resolve audit findings.
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with other teams including system safety, quality, configuration management, systems engineering, data management, program management, and airworthiness.
  • Act as program software representative for regular customer related discussions, working groups, reviews, and future planning.
  • Evaluate Bell and supplier software data for compliance with RTCA‑DO178C and related supplements, standards, and policies.
  • Apply knowledge of and provide training to other teams regarding commercial and military software certification experience.
  • Support Bell and supplier design teams in the determination of SOI audit readiness, software release readiness, software formal qualification test (FQT) readiness, safety of flight (SOF) readiness, and production transition readiness.
  • Provide support for software aspects of program gate reviews for Bell and supplier subsystems such as SRR, PDR, and CDR.
  • Provide accurate guidance to Bell engineering teams and suppliers relative to software certification topics including MCP, MBD, MBSE, tool qualification, software conformity, formal test readiness, reuse, PDS, COTS, auto‑code‑generation, derived requirements validation etc.
Skills You Bring To this Role
  • We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.
  • Experience with current industry software languages and practices (C/C++/C#, Python, etc.).
  • Experience with preparing for software certification (SOI) reviews from the applicant/auditee perspective.
  • Experience with conducting software certification (SOI) reviews from the certification authority/auditor perspective.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Demonstrated Communication Skills needed to brief top‑level management, customers and/or large groups on an occasional‑to‑frequent basis.
  • Experience with information flow between the software requirements process and the system/safety process per RTCA DO‑178B/C and SAE ARP‑4754A.
  • Experience with software tool qualification per RTCA DO‑330.
  • Experience with software model‑based development per RTCA DO‑331.
What you need to be successful
  • At least 5+ years’ experience in a software engineering role, including requirements, design, coding, and testing per RTCA DO-178B/C.
  • Required Bachelor's Degree or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering or science discipline.
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
  • Competitive salary
  • 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.

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