External Loads Engineer

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There are amazing things happening at Bell, which means we’re looking to add to our world-class engineering. We’re building the future as we support the Army with the modernization of their fleet in the Future Vertical Lift program. To do this we need hands-on, creative engineers with experience in the transportation, defense, robotics, software, or aerospace industry to create the future of Army Aviation: Bell’s V-280 Valor. We’re a winning team, solving complex problems, with purpose-driven work changing the way the world flies.


The External Loads Engineer at Bell is responsible for the development of externally applied loads to the air vehicle. The External Loads Engineer will evaluate developing and mature designs to determine their impact on the air vehicle and ensure compliance with government certification standards as well as industry and Bell best practices. The External Loads Engineer will work closely with various disciplines through all phases of aircraft and trade study execution. This position is based at Bell’s Ft. Worth, TX headquarters facility.

Position Responsibilities:

• Development of air vehicle dynamic and static load conditions and values.

• Review flight test data to establish an external loads data base for which parametric loads and loads conditions can be developed.

• Build and execute flight simulations of loads conditions to generate aircraft body forces and inertial loads.

• Coordinate with design IPTs, Internal Loads, Dynamics, Mass Properties, Handling Qualities and Aerodynamics to ensure flight simulation model and load cases are consistent and applicable to aircraft design and intended usage.

• Maintain up to date external loads and simulation models.

• Prepare and maintain the aircraft Structural Design Criteria and External Loads Report.
  

We know our people are what make us who we are, which means we are here to support you. We have openings in our Engineering teams across many disciplines and levels, so you might be looking to start your career with Bell, or you might want to bring your many years of technical expertise to bear on the complex problems we have to solve. Either way, we want to talk to you about a career with us.

If you’re coming to us from outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, we can’t wait to tell you about the amazing advantages of living here. We’re rapidly expanding and adding new team members, and we want our new crew to feel supported as they make their transition to Dallas-Fort Worth. Your start and move date should align with your life and needs - talk to our recruiters about how we can be flexible with your needs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline is required.

Position Requirements:

• 2+ years in External Loads Engineering or related engineering discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in external loads, test, and verification.

• Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments.

• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

• Previous experience in Flight Sciences (loads, dynamics, aerodynamics, handling qualities) is required.

• Familiarity in 6 DOF flight simulation modeling, flight test data analysis, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

• Demonstrated Communication Skills needed to brief top-level management, customers and/or large groups on an occasional-to-frequent basis.

• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with rotorcraft.

• Familiarity with structural load limiting control laws.

• Familiarity with military and/or commercial specifications related to loads development and analysis.

• Familiarity with Unix/Linux and programming languages such as FORTRAN, python, or MATLAB.

Textron Relocation Assistance policy is in effect / applies for this position for candidates who qualify.

You have the unique opportunity to join a different kind of team; one that is focused on pushing boundaries, one that advocates for our customers by presenting them with the very best and by cultivating a culture of inclusivity and excitement for what’s ahead.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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

Other Locations US-Kansas-Wichita, US-Alabama-Huntsville

Job Field Engineering

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor

Shift First Shift

Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Posting 02/06/2023, 7:42:02 AM

Relocation Available

Textron (and its subsidiaries) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.