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Textron Inc. lists this Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation Lab: Fort Worth, TX opportunity in fort worth, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation Lab: Fort Worth, TX
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.
This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX.
Instrumentation Labs
In the Instrumentation Labs we provide the various programs decision-quality measurements. In this group you will work with many programs across in a wide range of product life cycles to ensure our aircraft can operate safely and efficiently. You will work with established products like V-22, aircraft that are being tested for certifications like 525, new programs like MV-75, emerging products like SPRINT, and the development projects that will shape the future of flight. With a healthy mix of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, we figure out how to get the measurements these programs need and execute those plans to acquire data that will be used for analysis and product improvement.
What you’ll be doing as a Senior Engineer, Instrumentation
Test and validate systems and individual aircraft components for structural qualification.
Partner with our various programs to execute tests that will ensure our current products and our future products perform their intended functions.
Set up the testing and capturing data from many different types of sensors, with various Data Acquisition systems we use to capture Test Data, including fatigue test, static test, wind tunnel, ballistic testing, and many others.
Partner with engineers from various groups and technicians to test the next generation of aircraft systems.
Qualifications
Skills You Bring To this Role
Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Electrical Engineering or a similar engineering degree with an emphasis on electrical engineering concepts. Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.
Minimum 2 years of professional engineering experience involving testing or data acquisition.
Familiarly with configuring sensors such as thermocouples, strain gages, accelerometers, and LVDT’s, preferred.
Background involving LabView or CAD applications such as AutoCAD would be preferred.
Communication skills to build effective relationships with engineers and technicians while keeping projects organized, on schedule and properly updated.
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.
AI Readiness:
Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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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
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting: 09/30/2026, 10:29:22 AM
Job Number:
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Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
Who can apply
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