[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Textron jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Textron · Fort Worth, TX # Avionics Software Engineer Fort Worth, TX Software Engineering Listed on Textron’s official careers site. Posted September 4, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/8704EC136BEA4944BD3126F049F6A6F7/job/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Textron](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) / Avionics Software Engineer ## Job description Avionics Software 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\._ The Bell AH\-1Z Viper and UH\-1Y Venom make up the US Marine Corps’ Light Attack Helicopter fleet, providing a vast array of mission critical capabilities to Marines and their allies\. The Bell H\-1 Program has numerous engineering projects to increase the lethality and lifespan of the Viper and Venom\. It is an exciting time for both the H\-1 and Bell, come join our team and make a difference for the warfighters of today and tomorrow\. This role is onsite at Bell’s Fort Worth, TX headquarters\. Avionics Embedded Software Development and Test Engineer, ### AH\-1Z & UH\-1Y The Avionics Embedded Software Development and Test Engineer will be responsible for developing, modifying, testing and documenting embedded software environment requirements for military development programs, including managing and communicating requirements to internal and external customers What you’ll be doing as an Avionics Software Engineer: - Apply engineering principles to investigate, design, develop, implement, test, and analyze embedded software for avionics systems\. - Demonstrate working knowledge of static and dynamic test tools; preference for PC Lint, LDRA TestBed, and VectorCAST\. - Apply software development lifecycle principles, including decomposing system requirements into software requirements and associated tests; preference for DOORS and requirements to test traceability\. - Utilize multiple software development languages; preference for C, C, and C\#\. - Plan, support, and manage software integration projects to meet customer and program requirements\. - Recommend design improvements and identify opportunities for capability enhancements in integrated weapon systems\. ### Qualifications Skills You Bring To This Role: - Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred\. Other engineering degrees may be considered with sufficient software development experience\. - Minimum 2 years aviation experience in Avionics Platform Systems Integration OR Avionics Hardware Design & Integration\. - Experience in developing embedded software, including hardware and software Integration with C, C, and C\# in a Linux development environment\. Experience with assembly language is a plus - Experience with object\-oriented programming and basic understanding of scripting languages \(e\.g\., bash, batch\)\. - Familiarity with military aerospace design and verification processes, including requirements development and verification, preliminary design, and detailed design\. Familiar with DO 178B and CMMI Level 3 processes\. - Experience with LDRA and VectorCAST development tools preferred\. Experience with Serena Dimensions \(PVCS\), Git version control, Software DevOps Process, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Code is preferred\. - Experience with MIL STD 1553, ARINC 429, RS 232, and RS 422\. - Basic understanding of code signing and code encryption for secure software delivery\. - Understanding of Software Configuration Management for developed software\. - Must have strong analytical and problem\-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within a team\. - Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across the other teams\. - Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance\. - We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate\. ### 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\. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations \(ITAR\) and/or the Export Administration Regulations \(EAR\)\. 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\. Non\-U\.S\. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export\-restricted information\. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information\. ### Recruiting Company Bell Textron Inc. ### Primary Location US-Texas-Fort Worth ### Job Function Engineering ### Schedule Full-time ### Job Level Individual Contributor ### Job Type Experienced ### Shift First Shift ### Relocation Available ### Job Posting 09/04/2026, 9:06:03 PM ### Job Number 344799 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 4, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 45 days - Location: Fort Worth, TX[Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/8704EC136BEA4944BD3126F049F6A6F7/job/) ## More jobs at Textron ### [2027 Entry Level - Software/Computer Science Engineering (January)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/5012c148fc0a3b49bdef/) Fort Worth, TX ### [2027 Entry Level - Software/Computer Science Engineering (July)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/9470dc0e95268b1af5b1/) Fort Worth, TX ### [2027 Summer Intern - Software/Computer Science Engineering - Fort Worth](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/bddb296f14f4751282f6/) Fort Worth, TX ### [Sr. Software Quality Engineer, Aircraft SQA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/41934627d3b5cbb45522/) Fort Worth, TX ### [2027 Entry Level - Configuration Management Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/a9a16eb4232e6128ebc6/) Fort Worth, TX ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Lead UX Engineer - Software Engineer Stf - E4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/8f763c37206e92260ce1/) Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, TX ### [Avionics Electronics Engineer III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/ad3a9379bd54ae031f7f/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO ### [Tech Spec I - Completions Avionics/Electrical Engineer (Appleton, WI)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/0a1ff628ae3b9c7df730/) General Dynamics · Appleton, WI, US ### [Engineer Software (Avionics)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/2425ebefd4f6ff52e8eb/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Florida-Melbourne ### [Systems Development Engineer, Leo Avionics Test Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/78e7b5878f0b4145cac2/) Amazon · US, WA, Redmond [Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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