Apply on Employer Site

Bell Flight · 3 weeks ago

Integrated Modular Avionics - Lead Engineer

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Bell Flight is a pioneering company in aviation that is shaping the future through specialized engineering. They are seeking a Lead Engineer for Integrated Modular Avionics to guide the development, certification, and integration of IMA systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Direct and mentor a team of engineers in the development and implementation of IMA systems

Work with stakeholders to define, document, and manage system requirements, particularly in relation to DO-297

Design and develop IMA system architectures, ensuring they meet safety, performance, and functional requirements

Ensure adherence to DO-297 guidelines throughout the development lifecycle, including safety assessments, verification and validation, and configuration management

Oversee the integration of hardware and software components, conducting rigorous testing and validation to ensure system functionality and reliability

Collaborate with certification authorities to obtain necessary approvals for IMA systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations

Work closely with other engineering disciplines, including software, hardware, and systems engineering, as well as with cross-functional teams

Possess strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey technical information and collaborate with stakeholders

Qualification

Integrated Modular AvionicsDO-297 complianceAircraft certification processesRequirements management toolsMOSA knowledgeFACE knowledgeLeadership skillsProject managementConfiguration management toolsModelingSimulation toolsARP 4754A knowledgeARP 4761 knowledgeDO-178 knowledgeDO-254 knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is required. Mechanical or Other Engineering degrees may be considered with applicable experience

At least 10 years of experience in Integrated Modular Avionics in accordance with RTCA-DO297 guidance

Ability to gain and maintain US Secret Clearance

Be proficient in relevant standards and guidance, including ARP 4754A, ARP 4761, DO-178, and DO-254

Strong understanding of Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) architecture, principles, and DO-297 guidance

Experience with aircraft certification processes and requirements

Proven leadership and project management skills, including the ability to lead and mentor teams

Proficiency in relevant software tools, including requirements management tools, modeling and simulation tools, and configuration management tools

Able to communicate directly with senior leadership inside and outside the company

Self-motivated and able to track and report performance to cost and schedule

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)