Flight Controls System Manager - Advanced Programs

Flight Controls System Manager - Advanced Programs

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. 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. Flight Controls System Engineering Manager (Advanced Programs)

Bell is seeking a self-motivated Flight Controls Systems Engineering Manager to join Bell’s Advanced Programs Team and support the development and demonstration of innovative next generation vertical lift aircraft. This manager will be directly involved in the development of a range of novel products and platforms. The emerging concept vehicles and projects provide opportunities for conceptual design, detail design, and test of configurations and technologies that will shape the future of aviation. This position will lead a diverse team of engineers in an agile environment with broad exposure to a range of projects and programs.

What you’ll be doing as a Flight Controls System Engineering Manager:

• Manage a team of Flight Control Systems engineers across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Act as a technical mentor to provide guidance on system development processes, tools, and methods
• Coordinate the design and test of Fly-by-Wire Flight Control Systems (FCS) with embedded software and complex hardware in a rapid development environment within a relatively small team working on cutting edge aerospace technology
• Lead the development of systems architecture, system and software design, redundancy management, electronic hardware design and integration, sensor design and integration, and actuator design and controls integration
• Develop unique air vehicle control mechanisms, autonomous systems and control algorithms, and flight control law integration
• Requirements management, systems specifications, interface management, system safety assessment, verification and validation testing via desktop simulation and system integration labs, and participation in aircraft flight test activities
• Perform formal software development through requirements-based development and verification

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Familiarity with relevant standards, for example: RTCA DO-178, RTCA DO-254, SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761, 14 CFR Part 27, and Part 29 for commercial and military qualification and certification of aircraft systems.
• Familiarity with embedded hardware and software design, including:

o Electronic hardware, electric motor drive, signal conditioning, sensor integration, software implementation

o Data protocols such as RS-422, RS-485, UART, ARINC 429, Ethernet, SPI

• Experience with system architecture creation, design diagrams, interconnect diagrams, and interface control documentation
• Experience with creation of system specifications, requirements traceability, and verification
• Familiarity with avionics systems, inertial systems, electrical power systems, electro-mechanical actuation systems, and hydro-mechanical actuation systems
• Experience with flight control system development and testing in a lab environment
• Experience with aircraft installation, functional testing, and troubleshooting
• Experience with the following primary development environments:

o MathWorks MATLAB / Simulink

o C/C code

o Bench tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies

o Serena Dimensions / PVCS, Git

o RTOS, Linux OS, bare metal What you need to be successful:

• We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science required. Other technical degrees may be considered with relevant work experience. Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.
• At least 8 years of professional experience with embedded control software development. Preference will be given for additional work in sensor and actuator controls, avionics, or electrical systems integration, development, and testing.
• Informal leadership experience is required, experience managing a team of individuals as part of a technical development effort is preferred. 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.

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.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Function: Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift

Relocation: Available

Job Posting: 01/13/2026, 3:36:49 PM

Job Number: 338754