Acron Aviation · 1 day ago
Specialist, Electrical Engineer
Grand Rapids, MI, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAcron Aviation is a global leader in commercial aviation solutions, and they are seeking a Specialist Electrical Engineer within their Surveillance product line. The role focuses on developing TCAS and transponder radios, contributing to the electrical engineering discipline through design, qualification, and lifecycle management.
AerospaceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Conceptualize, design, integrate, and qualify digital, analog, and power circuitry, with supplemental RF principles, in the avionics realm
Design circuits with microprocessors, memory, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, high-speed busses including PCIE, and various avionics interfaces
Proficiency in electrical schematic generation and review. Support for and review of CAD layout (preferred skills with Altium)
Generate design documents including HRDs, HDDs, and HCIAs. Provide inputs to generate certification documents such as PHACs
Work effectively designing individual circuits, aircraft system architectures, and everything in between
Familiarity with electrical analysis tools for power distribution, stress analysis, and other relevant simulations
Participate in the proposal process for programs with EE requirements by estimating tasks, identifying risk 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 5 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
Minimum 2 years' experience with electrical hardware design (aerospace applications preferred)
Hands on experience designing and developing avionics products, RF, or sensor systems
Preferred
Working knowledge of at least one software language (python or C++ desirable)
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 FPGA/firmware development requirements as they impact electrical design
Experience with RTOS integration and understanding of its implications on hardware design
Practical understanding of the complexities of RF design, especially in L-band frequency range
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, DO-178, and DO-254
Experience with Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturability
Experience effectively supporting production and test of products in a different geographic location
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple programs and responsibilities simultaneously
Ability to operate and identify 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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