Commercial Aviation Solutions-posted 4 months ago
Phoenix, AZ
1,001-5,000 employees

Acron Aviation is a global leader in commercial aviation solutions - designed, engineered, and delivered by a team of passionate innovators redefining what’s possible in flight. From advanced avionics and flight data intelligence to world-class simulation and pilot training, we support aircraft operators and OEMs with the technology and expertise to fly safer, smarter, and more efficiently. Now, with a bold new identity, we’re building on a legacy of aviation excellence - unleashing fresh energy, modern thinking, and a customer-first mindset to meet the demands of today’s rapidly evolving aerospace industry. Welcome to Acron Aviation - where the future takes flight! We are seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer and DO-254 Complex Electronic Hardware expert to join our surveillance hardware product development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, verifying, and maintaining safety-critical firmware for avionics and embedded systems for TCAS and transponder applications in compliance with DO-254 standards. You will work closely with hardware engineers, system architects, and certification authorities to ensure robust design assurance processes are followed throughout the product lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of FPGA/ASIC development, VHDL/Verilog, and requirements-based verification, with a proven design history in developing firmware for FAA/EASA-certified aerospace systems.

  • Design, develop, verify, and maintain safety-critical firmware for avionics and embedded systems.
  • Work closely with hardware engineers, system architects, and certification authorities.
  • Ensure robust design assurance processes are followed throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary project teams involving various engineering disciplines.
  • Mentor junior engineers.
  • Ensure the Surveillance product line follows industry best practices for product development.
  • Generate design documents including HRDs, HDDs, and HCIAs.
  • Generate certification documents such as PHACs.
  • Participate in the proposal process for programs with EE requirements.
  • Effectively communicate across multiple technical teams.
  • Communicate directly with customers to understand their problems and formulate actionable solutions.
  • Travel up to 10%.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
  • Minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience in an engineering discipline with systems engineering principles.
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience with FPGA and firmware design.
  • Hands-on experience designing and developing avionics products, RF, or sensor systems.
  • Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products.
  • Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering.
  • Awareness of electrical development requirements as they impact firmware and FPGA design.
  • Experience with RTOS integration and understanding of its implications on hardware design.
  • Practical understanding of the complexities of RF design, especially in the L-band frequency range.
  • Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).
  • Knowledge of DO-160 and DO-178.
  • Experience with Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturability.
  • Experience effectively supporting the production and testing of products in a different geographic location.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple programs and responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Ability to operate and identify an appropriate path forward with minimal oversight.
  • Pilot License or Part 107 certificate.
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