As a Lead Electrical Engineer within the Surveillance product line at Acron Aviation, your primary focus will be on developing TCAS and transponder radios. You will be responsible for owning the electrical engineering discipline throughout the entire lifecycle of the product, from initial concept generation to design, qualification, and lifecycle management. Your role will involve collaborating with business development and all engineering functions to ensure that the requirements for top-level product development are effectively translated into specific technical areas of electrical engineering. You will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to plan, design, prototype, and test avionics transponders, RF, and sensor-based systems. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and ensure that the Surveillance product line adheres to industry best practices for product development. Your design focus will encompass surveillance avionics for Air Transport, General Aviation, and emerging platforms like Urban Air Mobility (UAM) eVTOL aircraft. Key Responsibilities: - Conceptualize, design, integrate, and qualify digital, analog, and power circuitry in the avionics domain. - Design circuits incorporating microprocessors, memory, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, high-speed busses, and various avionics interfaces. - Proficient in electrical schematic generation, CAD layout review (preferably with Altium), and documentation generation. - Generate design documents such as HRDs, HDDs, HCIAs, and certification documents like PHACs. - Participate in proposal processes for programs with electrical engineering requirements by estimating tasks, identifying risks, and planning development. - Communicate effectively across multiple technical teams and directly with customers to understand problems and offer actionable solutions. Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience; or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of related experience. - Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in an engineering discipline with systems engineering principles. - Hands-on experience in designing and developing avionics products, RF, or sensor systems. - Working knowledge of at least one software language (python or C++ desirable). - Proven experience implementing value engineering, lean practices, automation, and AI to reduce cost and cycle time. Preferred Additional Skills: - Work as a technology generalist with a focus on the electrical realm. - Working knowledge of Python or C++. - Understanding of aerospace systems and integrated hardware/software product development. - Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering and FPGA/firmware development requirements. - Practical understanding of RF design complexities, especially in the L-band frequency range. - Excellent people skills and experience leading diverse teams. - Knowledge of DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254 standards. - Experience with Design to Cost, Design for Manufacturability, and supporting production and test in different locations. - Ability to handle multiple programs and responsibilities with minimal oversight.,
Role Overview: You will be working as a Specialist Electrical Engineer at Acron Aviation within the Surveillance product line, focusing on developing TCAS and transponder avionics for commercial aircraft. Your responsibilities will include concept generation, design, qualification, and lifecycle management. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, operations, and manufacturing to deliver innovative products to customers. Supporting senior engineers in detailed analysis, documentation, tests, and simulations will also be part of your role. Key Responsibilities: - Design and support digital, analog, and power circuitry in the avionics domain, including RF principles. - Analyze and test circuits involving microprocessors, memory, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, high-speed busses (e.g., PCIE), and avionics interfaces. - Provide production support and troubleshoot factory issues related to assigned products. - Generate and review electrical schematics, as well as support and review CAD layout (proficiency in Altium is preferred). - Develop change impact analysis documents and assist in product management activities like obsolescence, design for cost, and manufacturability. - Utilize electrical analysis tools for power distribution, stress analysis, and relevant simulations. - Communicate effectively across various technical teams and directly with customers to understand their requirements and offer solutions. - Perform any other duties as assigned. Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with at least 4 years of related experience. - Hands-on design experience throughout the product lifecycle, including concept, design, integration, production, and testing. - Proven experience in implementing value engineering, lean practices, automation, and AI to reduce costs and cycle time. Preferred Additional Skills: - Proficiency in high-speed Digital Design, including DDR4/DDR5, PCIe, Ethernet, and other high-speed interfaces. - Experience in Signal Integrity / Power Integrity (SI/PI) with skills in simulation, analysis, and noise mitigation. - Knowledge of Reliability & Safety practices such as component derating, transient protection, and worst-case analysis. - Expertise in DC-DC Conversion for designing buck, boost, and flyback converters for high-current digital loads. - Competence in AC-DC Conversion for designing and qualifying PFC, rectifiers, and isolated power stages. - Working knowledge of Python or C++ languages. - Understanding of aerospace systems, especially integrated hardware/software product development. - Awareness of FPGA/firmware development's impact on electrical design. - Strong people skills, experience in multidisciplinary teams, and excellent communication abilities. - Familiarity with aerospace specifications like DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254. - Experience in Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturability. - Ability to support production and testing of products in different geographic locations effectively. - Demonstrated capability to manage multiple programs and responsibilities concurrently with some supervision.,
Job location: Bangalore, India About Acron Aviation Acron Aviation is an agile commercial aviation partner with a long heritage of providing established, industry-certified solutions, as well as future-focused, data-driven innovations. With customers across the globe our employees are committed to the company mission of innovating to create safer skies. For more information visit acronaviation.com About This Role As a Lead Electrical Engineer within our Surveillance product line, you are focused on developing TCAS and transponder radios, owning the electrical engineering discipline through initial concept generation, design, qualification, and lifecycle management. You will interact with business development and all engineering functions, with specific focus on relating the requirements for top-level product development to the specific technical areas of electrical engineering. You will be involved with multidisciplinary project teams involving mechanical, electrical digital/analog, RF, firmware, and software engineering in planning, designing, prototyping, and testing of avionics transponders, RF, and sensor-based systems. You will additionally be responsible for mentorship of junior engineers, as well as ensuring the Surveillance product line follows industry best-practices for product development. 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. 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and minimum 15 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Minimum 10 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. Hands on experience designing and developing avionics products, RF, or sensor systems. Working knowledge of at least one software language (python or C++ desirable) Proven design experience implementing value engineering and lean practices Proven design experience implementing automation and AI to reduce cost and cycle time Preferred Additional Skills Work as a technology generalist with large amounts of design freedom to identify the most effective and timely solution, with main focus in electrical realm. Python or C++ working knowledge. 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
Job location: Bangalore, India About Acron Aviation Acron Aviation is an agile commercial aviation partner with a long heritage of providing established, industry-certified solutions, as well as future-focused, data-driven innovations. With customers across the globe our employees are committed to the company mission of innovating to create safer skies. For more information visit acronaviation.com Overview As a Specialist Electrical Engineer within our Surveillance product line, you will focus on developing TCAS and transponder avionics for commercial aircraft. This responsibility spans through concept generation, design, qualification, and lifecycle management. You will interact with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, as well as operations and manufacturing, to create and deliver products to our customers. You will support senior engineers in developing detailed analysis and documentation, running hands-on tests and simulations, and providing design inputs. Essential Functions Design and support digital, analog, and power circuitry, with supplemental RF principles, in the avionics realm. Design, analyze, and test circuits with microprocessors, memory, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, high-speed busses including PCIE, and various avionics interfaces. Support production and resolve factory issues affecting assigned products. Conduct electrical schematic generation and review. Support for and review of CAD layout (preferred skills with Altium). Develop change impact analysis documents and support product management (obsolescence, design for cost, design for manufacturability) Utilize electrical analysis tools for power distribution, stress analysis, and other relevant simulations. 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. 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. Hands-on design electrical experience with electrical hardware, through all phases of product lifecycle including concept, design, integration, production, and test. Proven design experience implementing value engineering and lean practices Proven design experience implementing automation and AI to reduce cost and cycle time Preferred Additional Skills High-speed Digital Design: Experience with DDR4/DDR5, PCIe, Ethernet, and other high-speed interfaces. Signal Integrity / Power Integrity (SI/PI): Simulation, analysis, and mitigation of noise, crosstalk, reflections, and decoupling strategies. Reliability & Safety: Component derating, transient protection, and worst-case analysis DC-DC Conversion: Design of buck, boost, and flyback converters for high-current digital loads. AC-DC Conversion: Design and qualification of PFC (power factor correction), rectifiers, and isolated power stages. Python or C++ working knowledge. Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products Awareness of FPGA/firmware development requirements as they impact electrical design Excellent people skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary/cross-functional teams Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation) Awareness of aerospace specifications such as 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 some oversight
Job location: Bangalore, India About Acron Aviation Acron Aviation is an agile commercial aviation partner with a long heritage of providing established, industry-certified solutions, as well as future-focused, data-driven innovations. With customers across the globe our employees are committed to the company mission of innovating to create safer skies. For more information visit acronaviation.com About The Role Acron Aviation is seeking a self-motivated Specialist RF/Microwave electrical engineer to join our RF Design team as a design engineer to create and deliver mission critical RF systems solutions for various customers. The Specialist RF Electrical Engineer is a key contributor to new design activity (requirements analysis, component selection, schematic capture, layout) as well as supporting existing products within the product portfolio. The engineer will work with both junior and senior RF engineers, as well as cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, software, systems) for all technical aspects of the RF/microwave electrical design within the Surveillance product line (including ACAS/TCAS, transponder, DME, UAT, and other RF functions). The engineer creates RF designs for new products, and helps resolve current production and customer issues. Essential Functions Good verbal, written communication, and excellent analytical skills are essential for this position. Ability to work independently, as well as contribute to the work of multi-disciplinary engineering teams to assure the successful development of RF systems and assemblies. Derive RF hardware requirements from system level specifications. Detail functional blocks to support surveillance and communication system architectures. Perform RF/analog circuit design and hardware engineering from the component level up to entire systems. Support detailed design, analysis, development and testing of hardware. Conduct and participate in internal and external system design reviews. Present concepts, designs, actionable information, and results to program management and Acron Aviation customers. Lead or work in conjunction with mechanical, systems and software engineering to meet challenging performance requirements. Support internal peer design reviews, design verification testing of engineering units and oversight of design through production. Develop methods for modifying systems to include new RF and wireless capabilities. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. Candidate must have an academia background in electro-magnetic (EM) and RF/microwave theory. Proven design experience implementing value engineering and lean practices Proven design experience implementing automation and AI to reduce cost and cycle time Preferred Additional Skills Experience designing RF CCAs operating at frequencies ranging from UHF through E-band, but with focus in L-band. Design activities will include frequency synthesizers, Up/down converters, front-end electronics and other RF electronics. Experience with simulation and/or 3D modeling tools such as CST Microwave Studio, Ansoft HFSS, AWR Microwave Office and/or ADS. Understanding of critical performance characteristics of passive and active RF components such as Amplifiers, Oscillators, Attenuators, Mixers and Filters. An understanding of how these characteristics relate to a system's performance is a plus. Working understanding and knowledge of S-parameters (matching networks, cascade analysis, …), Gain budget analysis (Gain, NF, Linearity, Noise power, … ), and Filtering (types, bandwidth, implementations, … ). A strong understanding of noise figure/noise temperature (Eb/No, BER vs. noise, receiver sensitivity, and expected value and variance), temperature effects, interconnection (standard and non-standard impedances), and isolation requirements. Experience with DO-160 or MIL-STD qualification of RF electronics (environmental, EMI/EMC).