Acron Aviation · 10 hours ago
Lead Firmware Engineer
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expAcron Aviation is a global leader in commercial aviation solutions, and they are seeking an experienced Lead Firmware Engineer to join their surveillance hardware product development team. The role involves designing, developing, verifying, and maintaining safety-critical firmware for avionics and embedded systems, while ensuring compliance with DO-254 standards and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
AerospaceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Experience with Xilinx and Microchip FPGAs along with associated tools (ISE, Vivado, Libero)
Experience with simulation tools (Active HDL/QuestaSim)
Must be knowledgeable in VHDL and/or Verilog RTL coding
Knowledge of DO-254 Airborne Electronic Hardware development lifecycle
Experience with requirements-based verification
Generate design documents including HRDs, HDDs, and HCIAs. Generate certification documents such as PHACs
Participate in the proposal process for programs with EE requirements by estimating tasks, identifying risks, and planning development
Effectively communicate across multiple technical teams
Communicate directly with customers, in person or virtually, to understand their problems and formulate actionable solutions
Other duties as assigned
Travel up to 10%
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
Minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience in an engineering discipline with systems engineering principles, including requirements definition, requirements verification, design reviews and documentation, integration, test, and demonstration
Minimum 7 years' experience with FPGA and firmware design
Hands-on experience designing and developing avionics products, RF, or sensor systems
Experience with Xilinx and Microchip FPGAs along with associated tools (ISE, Vivado, Libero)
Experience with simulation tools (Active HDL/QuestaSim)
Must be knowledgeable in VHDL and/or Verilog RTL coding
Knowledge of DO-254 Airborne Electronic Hardware development lifecycle
Experience with requirements-based verification
Generate design documents including HRDs, HDDs, and HCIAs. Generate certification documents such as PHACs
Participate in the proposal process for programs with EE requirements by estimating tasks, identifying risks, and planning development
Effectively communicate across multiple technical teams
Communicate directly with customers, in person or virtually, to understand their problems and formulate actionable solutions
Other duties as assigned
Travel up to 10%
Preferred
Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products
Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering
Awareness of electrical development requirements as they impact firmware and FPGA design
Experience with RTOS integration and understanding of its implications on hardware design
Practical understanding of the complexities of RF design, especially in the L-band frequency range, and application of RF FPGA principles
Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
Knowledge of DO-160 and DO-178
Experience with Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturability
Experience effectively supporting the production and testing of products in a different geographic location
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple programs and responsibilities simultaneously
Ability to operate and identify an appropriate path forward with minimal oversight
Pilot License or Part 107 certificate
Company
Acron Aviation
Acron Aviation provides innovative pilot training, simulation, avionics, and flight data intelligence solutions to the aviation sector.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-11-27Acquired
Recent News
2025-10-16
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