Avionics Firmware Engineer – FPGA/DO-254

Acron Aviation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation designs, engineers, and manufactures certified avionics systems for safety-critical flight operations. The firmware engineer will design, develop, verify, and maintain firmware for TCAS and transponder applications in DO-254 compliant workflows.

The role involves collaboration with hardware, systems, and certification teams across multiple aircraft platforms, with travel up to 10% to support customers and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 4–9 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with FPGA and firmware design across avionics or RF systems.
• Experience in requirements definition, verification, design reviews, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain FPGA-based hardware solutions.
• Verify FPGA designs using VHDL/Verilog RTL coding and simulations.
• Perform requirements-based verification and document results per cert requirements (DO-254).
• Prepare certification artifacts and maintain DO-254 processes throughout development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with customers as needed.
• Travel up to 10% to support customers and program activities.

Skills

FPGA design

Firmware development

VHDL/Verilog

RF knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Graduate degree (optional)

Tools

FPGA design tools

Verification tools

DO-254 compliant workflow tools

Job description

Acron Aviation designs, engineers, and manufactures certified avionics systems for safety-critical flight operations. The firmware engineer will design, develop, verify, and maintain firmware for TCAS and transponder applications in DO-254 compliant workflows.

The role involves collaboration with hardware, systems, and certification teams across multiple aircraft platforms, with travel up to 10% to support customers and programs.