Autonomous Systems C4 Engineer
Fort Worth, TX

Job Description

We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to 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 work for an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.

The Autonomous Systems C4 (command, control, communications, computer) Engineer works at Bell Helicopter's headquarters facility in Ft. Worth, TX, and will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

* Defining, selecting and integrating vehicle and mission systems to facilitate reliable and redundant Unmanned Aerial System performance in complex environments including; GPS denied, contested, degraded comms, commercial airspace and degraded visual environment.
* Collaborating in a cross functional team as the technical lead for guidance, navigation and control (path planning/re-planning, waypoint following, take-off and landing)
* Coordinating with embedded software engineers to program sub-systems to execute autonomous tasks (MUM-T, Leader-Follower, Loiter, Stare, Orbit, etc…)
* Coordinating with ground control station suppliers to define and manage UAS interface requirements to enable supervised autonomous mission tasking and contingency planning and re-planning.
* Defining, integrating and managing data link & communications systems (frequency management, protocols, radio / antenna selection and placement, transport technology (4G, 5G, SATCOM), IOPs, Standards (STANAG 4586, JAUS)).
* Collaborating with other teams and transferring knowledge gained on advanced technology
* Interact with internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations.
* Guides the successful resolution of engineering problems, serves as a consulting resource of engineering knowledge, applies the latest technological advancements to the problem.
* Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff, makes technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small identifiable projects.
* Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.

Education Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree is required. Major in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred. Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering will be considered.
* Master's Degree in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above is preferred.

Position Requirements:

* Years of experience: Bell is considering candidates at all experience levels.
* Ability to understand, develop and implement complex algorithms and software projects
* Excellent skills in scripting/programming: Python, C/C
* Experience with Linux operating systems and shell
* Works well independently
* Excellent theoretical background in machine learning and data mining
* Good knowledge in different sensor measuring principles: camera, stereo camera, FLIR, LiDAR, Radar, telemetry, datalinks, RF
* Knowledge of Kalman Filters, GPS, and IMUs
* Experience with or aptitude to learn currently fielded data links, to include: Link-16, MADL, SADL, CDL, TCDL
* Experience with or aptitude to learn Phased Array and directional Antenna interface and integration

Our most cherished core value is to Lift Each Other up, creating a diverse and inclusive environment. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where differences in experiences, backgrounds, and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.