Job Description
Qualifications
Experience installing sensors (thermocouples, pressure transducers, strain gages, etc) and taking measurements in a laboratory test environment
Experience with the Electronic measurement equipment such as DVM's, Oscilloscopes, Function generators and hand tools
Knowledge of communication standards such as ARINC 42+, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, MIL-1553 and Networking (TCP/IP, TSN, DDS)
Experience with a drafting or CAD package such as AutoCAD or Catia would be helpful
Bachelor's degree with a Major in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with a controls emphasis, or similar STEM degree.2 years of experience in instrumentation engineering
Some travel is required to support projects
This is a professional position in a mechanical test lab that sometimes requires working on scaffolding or other places where a level of fitness is needed to work safely
Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
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
Benefits
You'll be off every other Friday with our +/80 work schedule
80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
120 hours Vacation time
12-13 paid holidays per year
6 weeks parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive salary
Comprehensive health insurance
On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
Responsibilities
Work with some of the most innovative and talented teams to test and validate anything from complex systems to individual aircraft components
As an Instrumentation engineer you will be required to perform these tests with equipment that will provide data traceable to the National Institute of Standards
At Bell you will work with suppliers and programs, to test mission requirements with the latest technology and modular architectures
Bring your experience and ideas and help us test the aircraft components of the future in our world class test facilities
You will be setting up the testing and capturing data from many different types of sensors, with various systems we use to capture Test Data
We work with data systems developed internally and commercially to provide our programs the information they need to make crucial decisions
You'll work with engineers from various groups and technicians to test the next generation of aircraft systems
This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with programs both internal and external
You'll be able to hone your technical abilities on significant engineering problems, all while gaining experience in leadership and communication
Working with our programs to help them specify the testing they need, traceability management; validation and verification of their testing requirements; interface management; system safety tracing
In addition to validation and verification testing in our structural & fatigue test labs; and aircraft model test
Test article per customer requirements and MIL Standards
Develop test cases and procedures as required to fulfill these test requirements
Evaluation of test articles within a set test schedule
Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to define and solve problems as they arise during test and evaluation of the integrated systems
Develop custom interfaces and/or signal conditioning as needed to perform the testing set out by the test requirements
Job description
Instrumentation Engineer
Description
We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers. We challenge what's possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.
We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.
This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX.
Instrumentation Engineer:
Work with some of the most innovative and talented teams to test and validate anything from complex systems to individual aircraft components. As an Instrumentation engineer you will be required to perform these tests with equipment that will provide data traceable to the National Institute of Standards. At Bell you will work with suppliers and programs, to test mission requirements with the latest technology and modular architectures.
Bring your experience and ideas and help us test the aircraft components of the future in our world class test facilities. You will be setting up the testing and capturing data from many different types of sensors, with various systems we use to capture Test Data. We work with data systems developed internally and commercially to provide our programs the information they need to make crucial decisions. These include fatigue test, static test, wind tunnel, ballistic testing, and many others.
You'll work with engineers from various groups and technicians to test the next generation of aircraft systems. This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with programs both internal and external. You'll be able to hone your technical abilities on significant engineering problems, all while gaining experience in leadership and communication.
What You'll Be Doing as an Instrumentation Engineer:
Working with our programs to help them specify the testing they need, traceability management; validation and verification of their testing requirements; interface management; system safety tracing. In addition to validation and verification testing in our structural & fatigue test labs; and aircraft model test.Test article per customer requirements and MIL Standards. Develop test cases and procedures as required to fulfill these test requirements.Evaluation of test articles within a set test schedule. Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to define and solve problems as they arise during test and evaluation of the integrated systems.Develop custom interfaces and/or signal conditioning as needed to perform the testing set out by the test requirements.
Qualifications
Skills You Bring To this Role:
Experience installing sensors (thermocouples, pressure transducers, strain gages, etc) and taking measurements in a laboratory test environment.Experience with the Electronic measurement equipment such as DVM's, Oscilloscopes, Function generators and hand tools.LabView development knowledge is a plus.Knowledge of communication standards such as ARINC 42+, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, MIL-1553 and Networking (TCP/IP, TSN, DDS).Experience with a drafting or CAD package such as AutoCAD or Catia would be helpful.
What You Need to Be Successful:
Bachelor's degree with a Major in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with a controls emphasis, or similar STEM degree.2 years of experience in instrumentation engineeringSome travel is required to support projectsThis is a professional position in a mechanical test lab that sometimes requires working on scaffolding or other places where a level of fitness is needed to work safely. What we offer you in return
• You'll be off every other Friday with our +/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more
It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let's make history together.
We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices, and values.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, ****** orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 10/31/2026, 10:08:53 AM
Job Number: 328513
Experience installing sensors (thermocouples, pressure transducers, strain gages, etc) and taking measurements in a laboratory test environment
Experience with the Electronic measurement equipment such as DVM's, Oscilloscopes, Function generators and hand tools
Knowledge of communication standards such as ARINC 42+, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, MIL-1553 and Networking (TCP/IP, TSN, DDS)
Experience with a drafting or CAD package such as AutoCAD or Catia would be helpful
Bachelor's degree with a Major in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with a controls emphasis, or similar STEM degree.2 years of experience in instrumentation engineering
Some travel is required to support projects
This is a professional position in a mechanical test lab that sometimes requires working on scaffolding or other places where a level of fitness is needed to work safely
Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
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
Benefits
You'll be off every other Friday with our +/80 work schedule
80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
120 hours Vacation time
12-13 paid holidays per year
6 weeks parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive salary
Comprehensive health insurance
On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
Responsibilities
Work with some of the most innovative and talented teams to test and validate anything from complex systems to individual aircraft components
As an Instrumentation engineer you will be required to perform these tests with equipment that will provide data traceable to the National Institute of Standards
At Bell you will work with suppliers and programs, to test mission requirements with the latest technology and modular architectures
Bring your experience and ideas and help us test the aircraft components of the future in our world class test facilities
You will be setting up the testing and capturing data from many different types of sensors, with various systems we use to capture Test Data
We work with data systems developed internally and commercially to provide our programs the information they need to make crucial decisions
You'll work with engineers from various groups and technicians to test the next generation of aircraft systems
This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with programs both internal and external
You'll be able to hone your technical abilities on significant engineering problems, all while gaining experience in leadership and communication
Working with our programs to help them specify the testing they need, traceability management; validation and verification of their testing requirements; interface management; system safety tracing
In addition to validation and verification testing in our structural & fatigue test labs; and aircraft model test
Test article per customer requirements and MIL Standards
Develop test cases and procedures as required to fulfill these test requirements
Evaluation of test articles within a set test schedule
Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to define and solve problems as they arise during test and evaluation of the integrated systems
Develop custom interfaces and/or signal conditioning as needed to perform the testing set out by the test requirements
Job description
Instrumentation Engineer
Description
We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers. We challenge what's possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.
We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.
This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX.
Instrumentation Engineer:
Work with some of the most innovative and talented teams to test and validate anything from complex systems to individual aircraft components. As an Instrumentation engineer you will be required to perform these tests with equipment that will provide data traceable to the National Institute of Standards. At Bell you will work with suppliers and programs, to test mission requirements with the latest technology and modular architectures.
Bring your experience and ideas and help us test the aircraft components of the future in our world class test facilities. You will be setting up the testing and capturing data from many different types of sensors, with various systems we use to capture Test Data. We work with data systems developed internally and commercially to provide our programs the information they need to make crucial decisions. These include fatigue test, static test, wind tunnel, ballistic testing, and many others.
You'll work with engineers from various groups and technicians to test the next generation of aircraft systems. This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with programs both internal and external. You'll be able to hone your technical abilities on significant engineering problems, all while gaining experience in leadership and communication.
What You'll Be Doing as an Instrumentation Engineer:
Working with our programs to help them specify the testing they need, traceability management; validation and verification of their testing requirements; interface management; system safety tracing. In addition to validation and verification testing in our structural & fatigue test labs; and aircraft model test.Test article per customer requirements and MIL Standards. Develop test cases and procedures as required to fulfill these test requirements.Evaluation of test articles within a set test schedule. Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to define and solve problems as they arise during test and evaluation of the integrated systems.Develop custom interfaces and/or signal conditioning as needed to perform the testing set out by the test requirements.
Qualifications
Skills You Bring To this Role:
Experience installing sensors (thermocouples, pressure transducers, strain gages, etc) and taking measurements in a laboratory test environment.Experience with the Electronic measurement equipment such as DVM's, Oscilloscopes, Function generators and hand tools.LabView development knowledge is a plus.Knowledge of communication standards such as ARINC 42+, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, MIL-1553 and Networking (TCP/IP, TSN, DDS).Experience with a drafting or CAD package such as AutoCAD or Catia would be helpful.
What You Need to Be Successful:
Bachelor's degree with a Major in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with a controls emphasis, or similar STEM degree.2 years of experience in instrumentation engineeringSome travel is required to support projectsThis is a professional position in a mechanical test lab that sometimes requires working on scaffolding or other places where a level of fitness is needed to work safely. What we offer you in return
• You'll be off every other Friday with our +/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more
It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let's make history together.
We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices, and values.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, ****** orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 10/31/2026, 10:08:53 AM
Job Number: 328513
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