Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Avionics - Surveillance - Engineering /

Full Time Reg | F /

On-site

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.

Job Description

• Acron Aviation is seeking a Lead System Engineer for ADS-B In projects to play a critical role in the design, implementation, introduction, and certification of a new surface alerting safety function. We are looking for a candidate with strong project management skills and cutting-edge technical expertise. This role demands that you have the ability and desire to work across a variety of functions and teams to find solutions and be comfortable implementing them. You must be flexible, dynamic, and proactively communicate with your co-workers, management, and customers alike. Finally, you must excel at managing your time and prioritizing multiple requests and demands, while thriving in an environment where you enjoy making contributions that positively impact the company's success.

Essential Functions

• Developing new system designs, writing system specifications, and supporting modeling development.

• Developing system-level models, creating and validating systems through fast-time simulations, and supporting modeling and testing efforts as needed.

• Developing system test procedures and test scripts, executing these tests, and analyzing results.

• Assisting with flight tests and analyzing results.

• Interfacing with customers, suppliers, and internal functional groups (software engineering, hardware engineering, project lead, program management, customer support, etc.).

• Help maintain and develop engineering processes.

• Assistance in the design, test, and maintenance of all products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. Preferably in the avionics industry

• Experience must include writing system requirements and system validation procedures

• Extensive experience in systems engineering, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python.

• Experience with programming languages C or C++ is welcomed.

• Knowledge of ARP-4754A and DO-178 processes

• Experience with avionics products (TCAS/ADS-B/SURF-A/displays/flight data recorders)

Ideal Candidates

• Knowledge of ADS-B In functionality and associated applications that support

• Good interpersonal skills and can work with multiple teams, and work directly with Acron customers

• Demonstrates ability to take initiative to eliminate barriers and uses resources to ensure desired results

• Ability to lead teams through conflict, clarify objectives, and develop consensus and buy-in as required

• Ability to see the big picture and advocate integration of systems within the work group

• Uses business knowledge to assist others in understanding business decisions and their impact

• Fosters an environment that promotes creativity and innovation

• Self-motivated with good communication skills

• Able to work without appreciable management oversight and direction

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.