Software Coordinator - Engineering

Software Coordinator - Engineering

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 fully onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

Enterprise Digital Systems

The Enterprise Digital Systems department at Bell maintains cross-functional alignment and long-term strategy for tools in engineering design, manufacturing, and product lifecycle management. Within that department, the Modeling and Simulation team focuses on multiphysics analysis and simulation tools across the enterprise, including commercial off-the-shelf applications and proprietary software development. The team advocates for the business need of engineering analytical tools, aligns tool development with program needs short and long-term, and orchestrates evaluation of new methods and tools.

What you'll be doing as an Engineering Tools Coordinator

Provide departmental project leadership in defining a multi-year acquisition strategy for licensed engineering tools related to FEA, CFD, system controls design, flight simulation utilities, electromagnetics, and more

Compile engineering analysis tools requirements from Technical Fellows, Technical Competency Leads, and program leaders to support budgetary rationale of annual operating plans and long-range planning

Interpret and communicate historical usage analytics to guide strategic tool decisions.

Facilitate regular Engineering Software Board meetings

Maintain consistent communication between engineering SMEs and IT regarding timelines, priorities, and responsibilities

Work cross-functionally with IT to coordinate integration, infrastructure, and security implications

Coordinate supplier management, budget tracking, forecasting, and purchase execution for renewals and acquisitions

Evaluate new tool requests and ensure strategic alignment with multi-year strategies.

Ensure alignment of licensing terms with Legal, Contracts, and Compliance support departments at Bell and Textron

Execute purchase requests for approved acquisitions

Qualifications

What you need to be successful

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.

Minimum of 5 years coordinating or leading the evaluation, implementation, use, and/or optimization of analysis tools, software, or related platforms.

Able to sift through detailed technical requirements to identify key needs and convey them clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Demonstrated drive for process improvement and operational effectiveness

Experience working under ITAR/EAR constraints, preferred

Demonstrated vendor management, budget ownership, and/or software licensing experience, preferred

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

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.

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

Travel:

No

Relocation:

Available

Job Posting:

04/22/2026, 4:06:04 PM

Job Number:

341360