Lead Systems Engineer

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Posted 12 days ago

OfficePhoenix, AZSE

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.

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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.

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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

Patrick Fitzgerald

Andreas A. Kiran

Philippe Murat

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