We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to be an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.
Bell has an opening for a Software Lead role within Commercial Programs. Reporting to the Program Technical Lead for obsolescence, the Software Lead will support design change management, implementation and integration; requirements management; systems and component specifications; interface management; validation and verification testing in systems integration labs; and aircraft flight test.
Summary of job description
- Engaged with Supply Chain and Hardware Design to provide technical guidance and impact assessment resulting from component obsolescence.
- Leading software design through all phases of development, qualification, integration testing, flight test, and production.
- Technical evaluation of suppliers and managing subcontracts including SOW, Specifications, Interface Control Documents, proposals, and schedules.
- Working with software suppliers within the scope of development, integration and testing of flight controls and avionics systems.
- Qualification of flight control and avionics subsystems.
- Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams for successful integration, flight test and certification.
- Working with Quality and Certification to assure software protocols are followed.
- Manage and provide status updates on IPT Schedule, Cost Estimates, Risks, and staffing requirements.
Minimum required qualifications
- At least 10 years of experience in software development, integration, and testing.
- At least 2 years of technical lead experience.
- Experience with derivation of system, software, and component level requirements, hardware/software integration, and system level verification/validation.
- Experience with the embedded hardware and software integration in flight controls/aerospace software development in a bare environment.
- Certification of airborne system/software processes (DO-178C, DO-330, DO-331, DO-326, DO-254, and ARP 4754a).
- C, C++ or C# experience in a Linux development environment using DevOps or Agile processes and/or Model Based Software Design using MathWorks MATLAB & Simulink toolsets
- Knowledge of communication standards such as ARINC 429, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, and Networking (TCP/IP).
- Experience with Git version control system or change management systems
- Familiarity with Dimensions CM or similar software configuration management tool.
- Familiarity with IBM Rational Doors or similar requirements management tool.
- Supplier management and Project management experience.
Any other combination of schooling and experience deemed equivalent may be considered.
What you need to be successful
- Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
- Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
- We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.
- This position requires a significant amount of time working on-site.
Benefits of working at Bell Textron
- Group insurance program and retirement savings plan
- Average of 13 holidays/floating days
- Possibility of banking overtime in compensated time up to 40 hours per year
- Flexible schedule policy
- Educational assistance program for employees
- Reimbursement program for fitness fees
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
