Navigation Integration Engineer

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours of Vacation time

12–13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

On-site clinic and pharmacy

Employee Resource Groups

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading aviation firm in Fort Worth is seeking a Navigation Integration Engineer to develop and certify the Navigation and Guidance System for the FLRAA program. The role requires 5+ years of experience in navigation system integration, strong communicator skills, and a relevant degree. You will work in an innovative environment, contributing to advanced aviation projects. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including a 9/80 work schedule for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of navigation system integration experience required.
• Self-motivated and able to execute to team objectives.
• Understanding customer mission and passion for customer safety.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and certify the Navigation subsystem.
• Develop Navigation subsystem functionality and architecture.
• Coordinate with Internal and External teams.
• Coordinate validation, verification, and reviews with IPTs and suppliers.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Formal aircraft and system development processes

Integration and certification of navigation systems

Experience with SAE ARP4754, DO-160, DO-200, DO-236

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Job Description - Navigation Integration Engineer (331114)

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) as 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 tilt‑rotor. This position is onsite in Fort Worth.

Navigation Integration Engineer

A Navigation Integration Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering development within the FLRAA Avionics Team through the architecting, developing, integrating, testing, and certifying the Navigation and Guidance System for the FLRAA program. The Navigation Integration Engineer is an integral part of a multifunctional team, working with other IPTs, suppliers and communicating with the customer.

What you’ll be doing as a Navigation Integration Engineer

• Design, build, test and certify the FLRAA Navigation and Guidance subsystem.
• Develop the Navigation and Guidance subsystem functionality and architecture.
• Define and decompose aircraft & system requirements.
• Direct and support validation and verification activities.
• Troubleshoot and manage issues, problem reports, and change requests in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Internal and External IPTs, suppliers, and peers to generate and execute projects/design plans and reviews.
• Identify and elevate issues that need additional engineering or business leadership assistance in a timely manner.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Excellent communicator must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external, and brief leaders/customers.
• Proficient with formal aircraft and system development processes including requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirements validation, requirements verification, integration, FAA/EASA certification, and system safety.
• Experience with integration and certification of aviation navigation systems and components, including an Embedded GPS/INS (EGI), Radar Altimeter, TACAN, VOR, ILS, etc.
• Experience with Aircraft and Navigation System Development utilizing SAE ARP4754, DO-160, DO-200, DO-236, AC 20-138 and 14 CFR Part 25 or 29.

What you need to be successful

• 5+ years of navigation system integration, or related airborne systems; including hardware and software integration is required.
• Self‑motivated and able to execute to team objectives.
• We are looking for someone who understands the enormity of the customer’s mission and brings an innate passion for the customer’s safety and success to the workplace every day.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred. Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or other Engineering degrees with applicable experience is acceptable. Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.

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 of 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.

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