Specialist, Electrical Engineer
Company: Acron Aviation Inc
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About Acron Aviation: Acron
Aviation is a global leader in commercial aviation solutions -
designed, engineered, and delivered by a team of passionate
innovators redefining what’s possible in flight. From advanced
avionics and flight data intelligence to world-class simulation and
pilot training, we support aircraft operators and OEMs with the
technology and expertise to fly safer, smarter, and more
efficiently. Now, with a bold new identity, we’re building on a
legacy of aviation excellence - unleashing fresh energy, modern
thinking, and a customer-first mindset to meet the demands of
today’s rapidly evolving aerospace industry. Welcome to Acron
Aviation - where the future takes flight! Job Description: As a
Specialist Electrical Engineer within our Surveillance product
line, you are focused on developing TCAS and transponder radios,
contributing to the electrical engineering discipline through
initial concept generation, design, qualification, and lifecycle
management. You will interact with business development and all
engineering functions. You will be involved with multidisciplinary
project teams involving mechanical, electrical digital/analog, RF,
firmware, and software engineering in planning, designing,
prototyping, documenting, and testing of avionics transponders, RF,
and sensor-based systems. Design focus will include surveillance
avionics for Air Transport, as well as General Aviation and
emerging platforms such as Urban Air Mobility (UAM) eVTOL aircraft.
Essential Functions: · 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%.
Qualifications: · 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 Additional Skills: · 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
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