Associate Systems Engineer

Acron Aviation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation is seeking an Associate, Systems Engineer - Surveillance to join the Surveillance product line. You will help design, develop, and validate avionics systems used in safety-critical flight operations, bringing strong project management and technical know-how to multi-functional teams.

In this role you will collaborate with software and hardware engineers, support modeling and testing, assist with flight tests and data analysis, interface with customers and suppliers, and help

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field with 0–2 years of experience.
• Experience writing systems requirements, validation procedures, and test development/execution.
• Knowledge of ARP-4754A and DO-178 processes.

Responsibilities

• Developing new systems designs, writing systems specifications, and supporting modeling development.
• Developing system level test procedures and test scripts, execute these tests, analyze results, and support modeling testing effort as needed.
• 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

Skills

Systems requirements

Systems validation procedures

System test development

System test execution

ARP-4754A

DO-178 processes

Education

BSc in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering

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.

Associate, Systems Engineer - Surveillance

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Systems Avionics Engineer to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment. We are looking for a candidate that has strong project management skills and cutting-edge technical know-how. This role demands that you have the ability and desire to work with a variety of functions and teams to find solutions and then you must be comfortable implementing those solutions. You must be flexible and dynamic and proactively communicate with your co-workers, management and customers alike. Finally, you must excel in managing your own time and prioritizing multiple requests and demands, and you must thrive in an environment where you enjoy making contributions that positively impact the company’s success.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing new systems designs, writing systems specifications, and supporting modeling development.
• Developing system level test procedures and test scripts, execute these tests, analyze results, and support modeling testing effort as needed.
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical degree with 0 - 2 years of prior related experience.
• Experience must include writing systems requirements, systems validation procedures, system test development and system test execution.
• Knowledge of ARP-4754A and DO-178 processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills and can work with multiple teams and be able to work directly with 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 advocates integration of systems within work group
• Fosters an environment that promotes creativity and innovation
• Self-motivated with good communications skills
• Able to work without appreciable management oversight and direction
• Automation
• Familiarity with Avionics technologies such as Traffic Collison Avoidance Systems, Transponders, Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast Systems and Terrain Awareness Avoidance Systems

Equal Opportunity Statement

Acron Aviation is proud to be an Aff… 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. 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.