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Chief Systems Engineer

Posted 15 days ago

OfficePhoenix, AZEX
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.

Job Title
Chief Systems Engineer – Surveillance

Position Summary
Acron Aviation is seeking an experienced Chief Systems Engineer to lead product and technology initiatives within the Surveillance product line. In this role, you will shape and drive the technology strategy, guide system architecture development, and support long-term product innovation.

You will lead the development of technology roadmaps, coordinate engineering pursuits, and help define R&D direction aligned to business objectives. This role also serves as the technical authority for product development, including design review approvals and leadership of root cause investigations.
### Key Responsibilities
  • Lead development and execution of technology roadmaps and innovation strategies
  • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, competitive landscape, and industry trends
  • Coordinate engineering pursuits, including solution architecture, risk mitigation, and cost/schedule estimation
  • Support development of top-level requirements and manage requirement decomposition
  • Develop CONOPS and use cases for new and evolving systems
  • Engage with leadership to align technology initiatives with business strategy
  • Establish design requirements, guide risk reduction, and ensure compliant, high-quality product designs
  • Interface with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and develop solutions
  • Serve as technical approver for product development design reviews
  • Lead root cause investigations for complex technical issues
  • ### Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM-related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience
  • Experience in aviation product development environments
  • Experience in technology strategy development and execution
  • Experience leading technical reviews and engineering assessments
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
  • Experience with R&D portfolio management and technology road-mapping
  • ### Preferred Additional Skills
  • Strong project management capability
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously
  • Experience with intellectual property strategy and management
  • Experience operating within the National Airspace System (pilot, ATC, etc.)
  • Knowledge of aerospace standards such as ARP4754A/B, DO-178, DO-160, and DO-254
  • 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.
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    Location
    Phoenix, AZ
    Experience
    EX
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    Acron Aviation is a global provider of safety‑critical technology, data and training solutions for commercial, business and defense aviation, as well as advanced pilot training, driver training and simulation. Formed in 2025 with heritage spanning nearly 100 years, the company delivers avionics, flight data intelligence, simulation systems and training services to operators, manufacturers and governments worldwide.

    Employees
    1106
    Industry
    Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    Specialties
    aviation, avionics, pilot training, pilot training technology, flight data intelligence, simulation technology, and driver training

    Key team members

    Michael Romain

    Michael Romain

    Patrick Fitzgerald

    Patrick Fitzgerald

    Andreas A. Kiran

    Andreas A. Kiran

    Philippe Murat

    Philippe Murat

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