Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Acron Aviation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation is seeking a Specialist Electrical Engineer – Surveillance to develop TCAS and transponder avionics for commercial aircraft. You will participate in concept generation, design, qualification, production support, and lifecycle management.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and US-based engineering groups to deliver avionics products worldwide, supporting detailed analysis, hands-on testing, and documentation throughout the hardware lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with hands-on hardware design across lifecycle stages is required.
• Experience implementing value engineering, lean design, and automation/AI to reduce cost and cycle time.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (DO-160, DO-178, DO-254) and design-for-manufacturability practices desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and support digital, analog, and power circuitry for avionics applications, with RF considerations.
• Analyze and test circuits using microprocessors, memory, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, PCIe, and avionics interfaces.
• Support production operations and resolve factory issues affecting products.
• Develop and review electrical schematics using Altium.
• Create PCB layouts for boards up to 18 layers using Altium.
• Support product management activities including obsolescence management and design-to-cost initiatives.
• Perform electrical analysis and simulations for power distribution and reliability.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams and with US-based counterparts.
• Assist with product qualification and investigations as part of the lifecycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

Altium

PCB layout

RF principles

Automation and AI tools

Team collaboration

DO-160/DO-178/DO-254 awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Graduate Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Python

C++

MATLAB

Job description

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

Specialist, Electrical Engineer – Surveillance

Position Summary

As a Specialist Electrical Engineer within our Surveillance product line, you will focus on developing TCAS and transponder avionics for commercial aircraft. This responsibility spans concept generation, design, qualification, production support, and lifecycle management.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, as well as operations and manufacturing organizations, to develop and deliver avionics products to customers worldwide. This role supports senior engineers in developing detailed analysis and documentation, executing hands‑on testing and simulations, and contributing to electrical hardware design and product development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support digital, analog, and power circuitry, with supplemental RF principles, for avionics applications
• Design, analyze, and test circuits utilizing microprocessors, memory, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, PCIe, and various avionics interfaces
• Support production operations and resolve factory issues affecting assigned products
• Develop and review electrical schematics using Altium
• Develop PCB layouts for multifunction boards of up to 18 layers using Altium
• Develop change impact analyses and support product management activities including obsolescence management, design-to-cost, and design-for-manufacturability initiatives
• Utilize electrical analysis tools for power distribution, stress analysis, and related simulations
• Communicate effectively across multiple technical disciplines and engineering teams
• Work directly with U.S.-based engineering teams to support global product development activities
• Support electrical integration, product qualification, and engineering investigations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience
• Hands-on electrical hardware design experience across all phases of the product lifecycle including concept, design, integration, production, and test
• Proven experience implementing value engineering and lean design practices
• Proven experience implementing automation and AI technologies to reduce engineering cost and cycle time
• Experience using automation and AI tools to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to evaluate processes and implement more effective ways of working
• Ability to adopt and promote automation and AI tools to improve team speed, quality, and execution

Preferred Additional Skills

• High-speed digital design experience including DDR4, DDR5, PCIe, Ethernet, and related interfaces
• Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) simulation, analysis, and mitigation experience
• Knowledge of component derating, transient protection, reliability engineering, and worst-case analysis
• Experience designing DC-DC power conversion solutions including buck, boost, and flyback converters
• Experience designing and qualifying AC-DC conversion systems including PFC, rectifiers, and isolated power stages
• Working knowledge of Python or C++
• Experience developing integrated aerospace hardware and software products
• Awareness of FPGA and firmware development requirements as they impact electrical design
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working within multidisciplinary engineering organizations
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Experience with aerospace standards including 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 effectively with moderate supervision and direction

Additional Information

Acron Aviation conducts background checks and other pre-employment screening activities where permitted by applicable law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.