About Acron Aviation (Avionics – Surveillance):
Acron Aviation designs, engineers, and manufactures certified avionics systems that support safety-critical flight operations across commercial and military aviation. Within Avionics, the Surveillance product line develops and sustains systems that enable aircraft awareness, collision avoidance, and airspace interoperability. Our portfolio includes TCAS, Mode S transponders, ADS-B, and integrated surveillance solutions deployed across commercial, military, and rotorcraft platforms. This work is performed in highly regulated environments and demands deep expertise across systems, hardware, software, and RF throughout the full product lifecycle.
Position Summary
As a Specialist Electrical Engineer within our Surveillance product line, you will drive innovation in the development of TCAS and transponder radios, advancing the electrical engineering discipline through concept generation, design, analysis, qualification, and lifecycle management.
You will apply rigorous data-driven analysis and modern AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate design exploration, optimize hardware performance, and strengthen verification of avionics hardware. This role works within multidisciplinary project teams including mechanical, electrical (digital and analog), RF, firmware, and software engineering to plan, design, prototype, document, and test avionics transponders, RF systems, and sensor-based products.
Design activities will support surveillance avionics solutions for Air Transport, General Aviation, helicopters, and emerging platforms including Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and eVTOL aircraft.
Key Responsibilities
Conceptualize, design, integrate, and qualify digital, analog, and power circuitry, with supplemental RF principles, for avionics applicationsDesign circuits utilizing microprocessors, memory devices, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, PCIe, and other avionics interfacesDevelop and review electrical schematics and support PCB layout activitiesSupport CAD layout reviews, preferably using Altium-based toolsGenerate engineering documentation including HRDs, HDDs, and HCIAsProvide technical inputs supporting certification documentation, including PHAC developmentPerform electrical design activities ranging from individual circuit design through aircraft-level system architecturesUtilize electrical analysis tools for power distribution, stress analysis, and related simulationsApply AI and machine-learning tools to accelerate circuit design, automate analysis, and improve design verification and defect detectionEvaluate and adopt emerging engineering tools, methods, and technologies that advance avionics hardware developmentConduct trade studies and quantitative engineering analysis to optimize performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturabilitySupport proposal efforts by estimating engineering tasks, identifying technical risks, and planning development activitiesCollaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines and technical teamsInterface directly with customers to understand requirements and develop practical engineering solutionsPerform other duties as assignedTravel up to 10%
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of related experienceMinimum 2 years of experience with electrical hardware design; aerospace experience preferredHands-on experience designing and developing avionics products, RF systems, or sensor-based productsDemonstrated experience applying engineering analysis and modern software or AI-enabled tools to solve hardware design challenges
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python or C++Experience developing integrated aerospace hardware and software productsExposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Experience applying AI or machine learning tools to hardware design, analysis, test automation, or engineering productivity initiativesProficiency with data analysis and scripting tools, including Python, to automate workflows and support engineering decisionsUnderstanding of FPGA and firmware development requirements and their impact on hardware designExperience with RTOS integration and associated hardware design considerationsPractical understanding of RF design principles, particularly within the L-band frequency rangeStrong interpersonal skills with experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teamsExcellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsKnowledge of DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254Experience with Design-to-Cost and Design-for-Manufacturability methodologiesExperience supporting production and test activities across geographically distributed teamsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and responsibilities simultaneouslyAbility to operate independently and determine appropriate paths forward with minimal oversightPilot License or Part 107 Certificate
Equal Opportunity Statement
Acron Aviation is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Additional Information:
Acron Aviation maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where allowed by law. Acron Aviation is an E-Verify employer.