Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Acron Aviation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation is seeking a Specialist Electrical Engineer to contribute to the development of TCAS and transponder radios within the Surveillance product line. You will work across concept to lifecycle management, coordinating with mechanical, RF, firmware, and software teams to deliver certified avionics solutions.

You will design digital and analog circuits, generate schematics, and support certification artifacts while interfacing with customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical hardware design (aerospace applications preferred).
• Hands-on experience designing and developing avionics, RF, or sensor-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, integrate, and qualify digital, analog, and power circuitry with supplemental RF principles for avionics applications
• Design circuits incorporating microprocessors, memory, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, PCIe, and other high-speed and avionics interfaces
• Generate and review electrical schematics; support and review PCB layout (Altium preferred)
• Develop design documentation including HRDs, HDDs, HCIAs, and provide input to certification artifacts such as PHACs
• Design across multiple levels, from individual circuits to aircraft system architectures
• Utilize electrical analysis tools for power distribution, stress analysis, and related simulations
• Participate in proposal activities including task estimation, risk identification, and development planning
• Communicate effectively across multiple technical and functional teams
• Interface directly with customers, in person or virtually, to understand challenges and develop actionable solutions
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel up to 10% as required

Skills

Python

C++

Electrical hardware

Aerospace experience

MBSE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree (MS/PhD) in related field

Tools

Altium

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 Engineering – Surveillance

Position Summary

As a Specialist Electrical Engineer within the Surveillance product line, you will support the development of TCAS and transponder radios, contributing to electrical engineering efforts across concept generation, design, qualification, and lifecycle management. You will interact with business development and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical (digital/analog), RF, firmware, and software engineering, to plan, design, prototype, document, and test avionics systems. The work supports commercial air transport, general aviation, and emerging platforms such as Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and eVTOL aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, integrate, and qualify digital, analog, and power circuitry with supplemental RF principles for avionics applications
• Design circuits incorporating microprocessors, memory, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, PCIe, and other high‑speed and avionics interfaces
• Generate and review electrical schematics; support and review PCB layout (Altium preferred)
• Develop design documentation including HRDs, HDDs, HCIAs, and provide input to certification artifacts such as PHACs
• Design across multiple levels, from individual circuits to aircraft system architectures
• Utilize electrical analysis tools for power distribution, stress analysis, and related simulations
• Participate in proposal activities including task estimation, risk identification, and development planning
• Communicate effectively across multiple technical and functional teams
• Interface directly with customers, in person or virtually, to understand challenges and develop actionable solutions
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel up to 10% as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical hardware design (aerospace applications preferred)
• Hands‑on experience designing and developing avionics, RF, or sensor‑based systems

Preferred Additional Skills

• Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python or C++
• Experience with aerospace systems, particularly integrated hardware/software product development
• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Awareness of FPGA and firmware development requirements impacting electrical design
• Experience with RTOS integration and understanding of hardware implications
• Practical understanding of RF design, particularly in the L‑band frequency range
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Knowledge of aerospace standards such as DO‑160, DO‑178, and DO‑254
• Experience with design‑to‑cost and design‑for‑manufacturability principles
• Experience supporting production and test in geographically distributed environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to operate independently and determine appropriate technical paths forward with minimal oversight
• Pilot license or Part 107 certification (a plus)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Acron Aviation is proud to be an Aff­irmative 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

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.