Aerospace Software Safety Engineer

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.

These positions are onsite in Fort Worth, TX. 

Aerospace Software Safety (across multiple seniority levels)

 Bring your experience and ideas and help us develop, manage, and communicate the aircraft software safety methodology for a new military development program working with internal and external customers through identification and analysis of software contributions to potential hazards in design, operation, and maintenance.

Our team is at the forefront of emerging system safety techniques including Model Based Safety Analysis (MBSA) and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Systems safety personnel with strong software backgrounds, software engineers with safety exposure, and software assurance engineers with safety background should apply. 

This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with customers and subcontractors. You’ll be able to hone your technical abilities on significant engineering analyses, all while gaining experience in leadership and communication.

What you’ll be doing as an Aerospace Software Safety Engineer 

·         Administer Software System Safety activities on assigned engineering design teams. 

·         Interface with the customer and teammates on software safety related issues.  

·         Monitor, investigate, and resolve issues relative to Software System Safety Engineering.

·         Perform Model Based Safety Analysis (MBSA) in coordination with air vehicle Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts.

·         Represent Bell with military/industry at Software System Safety Working Groups and Aircraft Software Working Groups.

·         Provide guidance to Bell engineering teams and suppliers relative to Software System Safety Engineering.

·         Review Bell and supplier submitted documents relative to Software System Safety Engineering IAW AMCOM Regulation 385-17.

·         Influence air vehicle design to improve system and software safety features and design.

Skills You Bring To this Role; 

• Ability to prioritize work, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a team player mindset.
• Excellent communicator, must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, and brief leaders/customers.
• We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate. 

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.  Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.  Related degrees with relevant experience may be considered. 

• Multiple levels will be considered for this position with a minimum of 2 years' software safety experience required. 

• Work experience with either military System Safety Programs (MIL-STD-882) or civil System Safety Programs (SAE ARP4761).

• Work experience or Strong Familiarity with military software system safety guidance (Joint Services Software System Safety Engineering Handbook, AMCOM Regulation 385-17).

• Work experience with either software development (RTCA DO-178) or complex/programmable hardware development (RTCA DO-254).

What we offer you in return: 

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 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.