Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Acron Aviation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation in Phoenix develops and manufactures certified avionics surveillance systems that enable aircraft awareness and airspace interoperability. The Lead Software Engineer will provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, from concept through certification and field deployment, ensuring adherence to aerospace standards and certification requirements.

You will mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and drive innovations in AI-enabled software while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• Significant experience with safety-critical embedded software in avionics or regulated industries.
• Experience leading software development and certification activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to influence engineering direction in a matrixed org.

Responsibilities

• Interface with project leadership across the software lifecycle and lead customer/technical reviews.
• Provide technical leadership for software development with DO-178C compliance.
• Serve as primary technical authority for software-related certification activities.
• Drive process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency and scalability.
• Influence AI integration within the software development lifecycle.
• Lead software estimation activities with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and foster technical excellence.
• Collaborate across software, systems, hardware, QA, and certification teams.
• Represent software in reviews, risk assessments, and program planning.
• Ensure deliverables meet cost, schedule, quality, and certification objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

ClearCase

ClearQuest

DOORS

Jama

Jenkins

CI/CD

Linux

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, TAWS, and integrated surveillance solutions deployed across commercial, military, and rotorcraft platforms. This work is performed in highly regulated environments and demands close collaboration across software, systems, hardware, certification, and program teams throughout the full product lifecycle.

Job Title

Lead Software Engineer – Surveillance

Position Summary

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and support for cross‑functional teams responsible for developing and testing avionics surveillance systems, products, and services that directly impact aviation safety and operational effectiveness. In this role, you will design and develop software solutions from concept through certification and field deployment. You will work closely with internal and external customers, regulatory authorities, engineering teams, and program leadership to ensure successful product execution while maintaining compliance with applicable aerospace standards and certification requirements. This position requires strong technical leadership, software development expertise, and the ability to influence engineering direction across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface with project leadership on all aspects of the software lifecycle and represent the organization during customer meetings and technical reviews
• Provide technical leadership for software development activities while ensuring compliance with DO‑178C and other applicable aerospace standards
• Serve as a primary technical authority for software‑related TSO activities, supporting certification efforts and regulatory compliance
• Drive and support continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, scalability, and engineering effectiveness
• Influence and shape strategies for incorporating emerging artificial intelligence technologies into the software development lifecycle
• Lead software estimation activities for new programs and projects while collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders
• Lead and contribute to red‑team investigations for fielded product issues and perform Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities
• Support customer and internal audits of software development processes and associated lifecycle data
• Mentor and guide engineers while fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth
• Represent software engineering in technical reviews, program planning activities, and risk assessments
• Anticipate technical challenges, develop innovative solutions, and influence long‑term software architecture decisions
• Ensure software deliverables support program cost, schedule, quality, and certification objectives
• Collaborate across software, systems, hardware, quality, and certification teams to ensure successful product execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Significant experience developing safety‑critical embedded software within aerospace, avionics, or similarly regulated industries
• Experience leading software development efforts and providing technical direction across engineering teams
• Experience supporting software certification activities and compliance with aerospace development standards
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Action‑oriented, results‑driven, self‑starter with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to drive issues to root cause
• Ability to influence technical direction and collaborate effectively across a matrixed engineering organization

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience developing Displays and Surveillance products such as Transponders, TCAS, TAWS, or related avionics systems
• Experience with Real‑Time Operating Systems including Green Hills, VxWorks, CentOS, or similar platforms
• Experience with C++, Python, Visual Basic, Pascal, or similar programming languages
• Experience developing software in Linux environments
• Experience with Configuration Management and Change Control tools such as Git, Bitbucket, ClearCase, or ClearQuest
• Experience using requirements management tools such as DOORS
• Familiarity with next‑generation requirements and lifecycle management tools such as Jama
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies
• Experience implementing DevOps concepts, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Testing practices
• Experience with Jenkins and automated build environments
• Experience supporting field investigations, corrective actions, and software sustainment activities
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled engineering tools and software development automation technologies

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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.