As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.
At Bell, a subsidiary of Textron, we dare to live on the edge of possibility. From supporting NASA’s first lunar mission to pioneering advanced tiltrotor systems, we redefine flight to make a real-world impact. Whether flying individuals to safety or protecting our troops, every team member at Bell is a part of something greater. It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Go beyond the impossible and join the Flight Club.
Day in the Life of a Software/Computer Science Engineer
We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate. From tiltrotor technology to tail sitting vehicles, our engineers work across a wide portfolio of aircraft programs. As an Engineer at Bell, you can expect to:
Develop and maintain software applications and systems
Conduct software testing and debugging to ensure quality
Prepare and update technical documentation
Collaborate with cross functional teams for project integration
What You’ll Need:
A bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science required
0-2 years of relevant experience
Available to work full time, onsite starting in January 2027
What Will Make You Stand Out:
Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes, from requirements through verification.
System integration experience, integrating complex systems, including sensors, components, complex electronic hardware, and software.
Software / coding experience using C++, C#, Matlab and other industry standard development environments.
Experience with MOSA standards / processes: FACE, HOST, SOSA, RTOS, ARINC 661, ARINC 653
Control system design and modeling using Simulink, and implementation on hardware.
Knowledge and experience of the most rigorous industry standard verification and validation practices for flight critical software applications.
Software verification test experience in high fidelity hardware-in-the-loop (HILS) environments using integrated flight dynamic modeling of air vehicle performance.
Why Build Your Career at Textron
Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.
Our benefits include:
· Competitive compensation
· Day-one health and wellness benefits
· Retirement savings options
· Tuition reimbursement
· Alternative work schedules at select locations
· Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
About Textron
Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.
Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.
