Associate Systems Engineer

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer for Surveillance to contribute to avionics system design, testing, and integration. The role emphasizes collaboration across software, hardware, and project teams to deliver robust surveillance solutions.

The candidate will engage in requirements, validation, and flight-test support, helping maintain engineering processes and ensure product readiness in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical degree.
• Experience must include writing systems requirements, systems validation procedures, system test development and system test 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

System requirements writing

Systems validation procedures

System test development

System test execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace 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 Affĭirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. 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