Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Acron Aviation•Grand Rapids, MI

10d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical hardware design (aerospace applications preferred)
Hands-on experience designing and developing avionics, RF, or sensor-based systems

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python or C++
Experience with aerospace systems, particularly integrated hardware/software product development
Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Awareness of FPGA and firmware development requirements impacting electrical design
Experience with RTOS integration and understanding of hardware implications
Practical understanding of RF design, particularly in the L-band frequency range
Strong interpersonal skills with experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Knowledge of aerospace standards such as DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254
Experience with design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability principles
Experience supporting production and test in geographically distributed environments
Proven ability to manage multiple programs and responsibilities simultaneously
Ability to operate independently and determine appropriate technical paths forward with minimal oversight
Pilot license or Part 107 certification (a plus)

Responsibilities

Conceptualize, design, integrate, and qualify digital, analog, and power circuitry with supplemental RF principles for avionics applications
Design circuits incorporating microprocessors, memory, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, PCIe, and other high-speed and avionics interfaces
Generate and review electrical schematics; support and review PCB layout (Altium preferred)
Develop design documentation including HRDs, HDDs, HCIAs, and provide input to certification artifacts such as PHACs
Design across multiple levels, from individual circuits to aircraft system architectures
Utilize electrical analysis tools for power distribution, stress analysis, and related simulations
Participate in proposal activities including task estimation, risk identification, and development planning
Communicate effectively across multiple technical and functional teams
Interface directly with customers, in person or virtually, to understand challenges and develop actionable solutions
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel up to 10% as required