Avionics Integration Engineer

Bell Flight; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

PTO (80 hours)

Vacation time (120 hours)

Paid holidays (12-13)

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

On-site clinic and support

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Avionics Integration Engineer for AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom programs. You will develop and manage integration and test requirements for military upgrade projects, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

The role involves system-level analysis, test planning, and participation in design improvements, with opportunities to impact live defense programs and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 2+ years engineering experience with requirements and integration.
• Experience with avionics systems integration and testing.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

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 labs environment.
• Support design, qualification, integration testing, flight test, and production to meet customer requirements.
• Create system performance specs, interface control documents, and test plans/procedures.
• Conduct system-level analyses to verify performance.
• Suggest design improvements to enhance capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight of subcontractors; coordinate with business development for new opportunities.

Skills

System integration

Engineering experience

Communication

Team coordination

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

DO-160 testing

MIL-STD suite

Job 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. The 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.

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 have the ability 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.

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

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor

Job Type Experienced

Shift First Shift

Relocation Available

Worksite Onsite

Job Posting 09/04/2026, 12:46:07 PM