Manager, FLRAA System Safety Engineering

Position Overview

Bell Textron Inc. is seeking a Manager, FLRAA System Safety Engineering to lead the system safety process for the FLRAA program and other next‐generation rotorcraft initiatives. This role, based onsite in Fort Worth, TX, is pivotal in managing safety analyses using emerging techniques such as Model Based Safety Analysis (MBSA) and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and in developing best‐in‐class safety methodologies for both internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the ARP4761 and MIL STD-882E safety process and provide technical oversight for the System Safety Team.
• Plan, define, and verify system safety requirements and analysis artifacts to ensure design integrity and safety.
• Plan detailed tasks and estimate budgets to execute safety initiatives.
• Manage manpower resources and tools to support program timelines and deliverables.
• Represent Bell at military/industry System Safety Working Groups.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure air vehicle safety and influence design improvements.
• Perform Model Based Safety Analysis (MBSA) in coordination with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts.
• Develop fault management techniques to mitigate hazards in system hardware/software.

Required Qualifications

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills working with cross-functional teams.
• Direct experience with defense safety processes defined in MIL-STD-882 or the civil safety processes per SAE ARP-4754/ARP-4761.
• Experience in developing and executing System and Software System Safety Program Plans.
• Leadership experience mentoring engineers performing system safety analyses on complex aircraft, system, or sub-system projects.
• Proven management and oversight of supplier Safety Assessment Reports and safety deliverables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to brief top-level management and large groups.
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with at least 10 years of aerospace industry experience and a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.

Benefits & Perks

• Off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) and 120 hours of Vacation Time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks of parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance with on-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counseling services
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And much more