Avionics Integration Engineer

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

On-site clinic

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Avionics Integration Engineer to develop, manage, and communicate integration and test requirements for military upgrade programs.

You will lead hardware and software integration testing, support design-to-production lifecycle, and coordinate with internal/external teams. Qualification includes a bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical preferred), 2+ years of integration experience, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required. Prefer Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience with requirements definition, integration, and system safety.
• Must have integration experience with avionics subsystems such as MFDs, GPS, IFF, ADS-B, TCAS, ILS, Radar Altimeter, Air Data, MUOS, SATCOM, or Datalinks.
• Experience with RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464.
• Must be able to communicate effectively across multiple internal and external organizations.
• Must build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and enable cross-team collaboration.
• Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance.
• We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to investigate, design, develop, implement, test, and analyze avionics systems integrations.
• Perform hardware and software integration testing of multiple systems in a systems integration lab.
• Support all phases of development from design, qualification, integration testing, flight test, and production to meet customer requirements.
• Create system performance specifications, interface control documents, and test plans/procedures.
• Performs air vehicle and systems level analysis to verify performance requirements are met.
• Suggest design improvements / spiral opportunities to improve current integrated avionics and weapon system capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight of subcontractors to verify performance, cost, and schedule requirements. Works with Business Development to propose technical solutions.

Skills

Systems integration experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Electrical engineering preferred

Job description

Avionics Integration Engineer

Description

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.

The Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom make up the US Marine Corps’ Light Attack Helicopter fleet, providing a vast array of mission critical capabilities to Marines and their allies. The Bell H-1 Program is working on numerous engineering projects to increase the lethality and lifespan of the Viper and Venom. It is an exciting time for both the H-1 and Bell, come join our team and make a difference for the warfighters of today and tomorrow.

This is a work onsite role at Bell’s Fort Worth, TX headquarters.

Avionics Integration Engineer, AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom Team.

The Avionics Integration Engineer will be responsible for developing, managing, and communicating the integration & test requirements for military upgrade development programs to internal and external customers.

What you’ll be doing as an Avionics Integration Engineer:

• Apply engineering principles to investigate, design, develop, implement, test, and analyze avionics systems integrations.
• Perform hardware and software integration testing of multiple systems operating together in a systems integration lab.
• Support all phases of development from design, qualification, integration testing, flight test, and production to meet customer requirements.
• Create system performance specifications, interface control documents, and test plans/procedures
• Performs air vehicle and systems level analysis to verify performance requirements are met
• Suggest design improvements / spiral opportunities to improve current integrated avionics and weapon system capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight of subcontractors to verify performance, cost, and schedule requirements are met. Works closely with the Business Development organization to propose technical solutions to support new business opportunities.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required. Prefer Electrical Engineering Degree. Bachelor's degree in other Engineering disciplines may be considered with relevant integration experience with systems required below.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience with engineering processes including requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirements validation, requirements verification, integration, configuration management, and system safety.
• Must have integration experience with one or more of the following systems: Multi-function Displays, Digital Map, GPS, IFF, ADS-B, TCAS, ILS, Radar Altimeter, Air Data, MUOS, VHF/UHF radios, SATCOM, or Datalinks.
• Experience with qualification to standards such as RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-464.
• Must have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to coordinate across multiple internal and external organizations.
• Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across the other teams.
• Must be able to obtain a 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
• 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.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 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. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

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
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 09/04/2026, 1:46:07 PM
Job Number: 344796