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. As a Specialist Electrical Engineer within our Surveillance product line, you will drive innovation in the development of TCAS and transponder radios, advancing the electrical engineering discipline through concept generation, design, analysis, qualification, and lifecycle management. You will apply rigorous data-driven analysis and modern AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate design exploration, optimize hardware performance, and strengthen verification of avionics hardware. This role works within multidisciplinary project teams including mechanical, electrical (digital and analog), RF, firmware, and software engineering to plan, design, prototype, document, and test avionics transponders, RF systems, and sensor-based products. Design activities will support surveillance avionics solutions for Air Transport, General Aviation, helicopters, and emerging platforms including Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and eVTOL aircraft.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of related experience
Minimum 2 years of experience with electrical hardware design; aerospace experience preferred
Hands-on experience designing and developing avionics products, RF systems, or sensor-based products
Demonstrated experience applying engineering analysis and modern software or AI-enabled tools to solve hardware design challenges

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python or C++
Experience developing integrated aerospace hardware and software products
Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience applying AI or machine learning tools to hardware design, analysis, test automation, or engineering productivity initiatives
Proficiency with data analysis and scripting tools, including Python, to automate workflows and support engineering decisions
Understanding of FPGA and firmware development requirements and their impact on hardware design
Experience with RTOS integration and associated hardware design considerations
Practical understanding of RF design principles, particularly within the L-band frequency range
Strong interpersonal skills with experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Knowledge of DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254
Experience with Design-to-Cost and Design-for-Manufacturability methodologies
Experience supporting production and test activities across geographically distributed teams
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and responsibilities simultaneously
Ability to operate independently and determine appropriate paths forward with minimal oversight
Pilot License or Part 107 Certificate

Responsibilities

Conceptualize, design, integrate, and qualify digital, analog, and power circuitry, with supplemental RF principles, for avionics applications
Design circuits utilizing microprocessors, memory devices, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, PCIe, and other avionics interfaces
Develop and review electrical schematics and support PCB layout activities
Support CAD layout reviews, preferably using Altium-based tools
Generate engineering documentation including HRDs, HDDs, and HCIAs
Provide technical inputs supporting certification documentation, including PHAC development
Perform electrical design activities ranging from individual circuit design through aircraft-level system architectures
Utilize electrical analysis tools for power distribution, stress analysis, and related simulations
Apply AI and machine-learning tools to accelerate circuit design, automate analysis, and improve design verification and defect detection
Evaluate and adopt emerging engineering tools, methods, and technologies that advance avionics hardware development
Conduct trade studies and quantitative engineering analysis to optimize performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability
Support proposal efforts by estimating engineering tasks, identifying technical risks, and planning development activities
Collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines and technical teams
Interface directly with customers to understand requirements and develop practical engineering solutions
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel up to 10%