UAS Systems 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 UAS Systems Engineer works at Bell Helicopter's headquarters facility in Ft. Worth, TX, and will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

* Developing the architecture and requirements for UAS mission systems, vehicle management systems and aircraft sub-systems.
* Developing architectures and requirements that enable reliable and redundant UAS operation in complex environments including; GPS denied, contested, degraded comms and degraded visual environments.
* Developing UAS CONOPS and subsystem functional requirements to satisfy and influence customer capability goals.
* Collaborating in a cross functional team for the definition, selection and integration of sub-systems (system and components) to mutually achieve autonomous mission operations (ISR, Comms relay, electronic support, electronic attack, MUM-T, UMUM-T, civil airspace operation, marinized operation, etc.)
* Supporting the development and maintenance of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) frameworks and use of CASE (Computer Aided Systems Engineering) tools.
* Defining UAS Sates / Modes of operation.
* Support analyses and studies for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties to ensure product success.
* 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, Computer Science, Electrical, 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.
* Familiarity in multiple disciplines relevant to autonomous systems operations to include (but not limited to); embedded software (Python, C/C ), machine learning, data mining, sensor integration, data fusion, command and control, ground control stations, flight control systems, vehicle management systems, systems engineering, etc.
* Familiarity with Real Time Operating Systems
* Experience with or aptitude to learn currently fielded data links, to include: Link-16, MADL, SADL, CDL, TCDL
* Experience in modeling and analysis of aircraft systems architectures
* Knowledge of aircraft flight dynamics, performance prediction, simulation and modeling.
* Knowledge of air vehicle systems functionality
* Experience with autonomous and/or remote vehicle CONOPS development
* Experience with or aptitude to learn CAMEO or similar tool to support CONOPs simulation / analysis and air vehicle functionality
* Experience or familiarity in the design, development, test, manufacturing or operation of an Air Vehicle system.
* Must have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to coordinate systems engineering activities and report status.

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.