Full-Time
Lead Firmware & FPGA Engineer
Updated on 9/12/2026
Acron Aviation
501-1,000 employees
Avionics, training, and data analytics provider
No salary listed
Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Bachelor's, Master's
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- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 10 years of experience in aerospace, avionics, or safety-critical embedded product development.
- At least 5 years of technical leadership experience leading complex firmware, FPGA, or embedded avionics development programs.
- Strong experience in embedded firmware architecture, design, integration, and verification for safety-critical electronic systems.
- Experience managing and overseeing external engineering design partners or contract development organizations.
- Experience developing and managing requirements documentation, traceability, and verification evidence for firmware or complex electronic hardware.
- Proven knowledge of RTCA DO-254 certification expectations applicable to airborne systems.
- Strong understanding of firmware integration challenges across FPGA, hardware, software, and system validation environments.
- Experience supporting certification and regulatory compliance activities for avionics or other highly regulated products.
- Lead engineering activities supporting the development of radio-frequency airborne avionics products from concept through certification and production.
- Define system architecture and allocate requirements across FPGA, firmware, complex electronic hardware, radio frequency, analog, digital, mixed-signal, software, mechanical, and systems engineering disciplines.
- Serve as technical lead for surveillance, communications, and collision avoidance products, including Mode S transponders, automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast systems, and traffic collision avoidance systems equipment.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and engineering oversight to multidisciplinary development teams.
- Support strategic product roadmaps and next-generation avionics technology initiatives.
- Lead firmware and FPGA architecture, design integration, and technical decision-making for avionics products.
- Establish firmware and FPGA requirements, interfaces, and performance budgets for timing, latency, throughput, resource utilization, determinism, fault handling, and system reliability.
- Drive firmware and FPGA trade studies and design reviews across requirements allocation, register-transfer-level implementation, state-machine design, timing closure, verification strategy, configuration management, and hardware integration.
- Lead execution of the DO-254 development process for complex electronic hardware.
- Coordinate validation, laboratory bring-up, and system integration activities across firmware, FPGA, hardware, software, and systems engineering teams.
- Support certification readiness by ensuring design evidence, verification coverage, traceability, lifecycle data, and compliance artifacts are complete and auditable.
- Develop, maintain, and own Hardware Requirements Documents and associated derived requirements.
- Ensure traceability between customer, system, hardware, software, and certification requirements.
- Lead requirements decomposition, validation, verification planning, and change management activities.
- Establish acceptance criteria and verification methods for hardware requirements.
- Manage and provide technical oversight of outsourced engineering partners supporting firmware, FPGA, radio-frequency, electrical, and hardware development activities.
- Define statements of work, technical deliverables, schedules, design reviews, and acceptance criteria.
- Conduct design audits and technical reviews to ensure compliance with company standards and certification requirements.
- Coordinate technical communication between internal stakeholders and external development organizations.
- Assess supplier technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Direct the design and development of embedded firmware for complex avionics products.
- Review firmware architecture, detailed design artifacts, interface definitions, implementation approaches, and test results.
- Ensure firmware designs meet performance, determinism, reliability, maintainability, and certification objectives.
- Support integration activities across firmware, FPGA, electrical hardware, software, and system-level validation environments.
- Drive robust firmware development practices supporting traceability, verification coverage, configuration management, and certification compliance.
- Champion the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies to improve engineering productivity, quality, and development efficiency.
- Maintain a continuous improvement approach and evaluate opportunities for process optimization.
- Evaluate emerging artificial intelligence technologies and integrate effective solutions into engineering workflows to reduce repetitive and low-value work.
- Lead firmware verification and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle, primarily through oversight of outsourced development partners.
- Review and approve test plans, procedures, reports, and qualification data.
- Support root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective action investigations.
- Ensure complete requirements verification coverage and certification evidence generation.
- A master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience leading firmware development for Federal Aviation Administration, European Union Aviation Safety Agency, Technical Standard Order, European Technical Standard Order, or military avionics programs.
- Familiarity with DO-178C, ARP4754A, and ARP4761 development and certification processes.
- Experience with FPGA-based designs, programmable logic integration, and coordination across firmware and hardware boundaries.
- Experience with embedded firmware supporting surveillance or communications technologies, including Mode S transponders, automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast, identification friend or foe, distance measuring equipment, traffic collision avoidance systems, or airborne collision avoidance systems.
- Experience implementing artificial intelligence-assisted engineering workflows and automation solutions.
- Experience with DOORS or similar requirements management tools.
- Experience reviewing outsourced firmware development deliverables, plans, and verification artifacts.
- Project leadership or engineering management experience.
Acron Aviation provides avionics and training solutions for commercial and military aviation, covering both manned and unmanned aircraft. Its offerings include avionics for flight decks and UAVs, safety tools, cockpit voice/data recorders, and flight data analytics, plus eLearning for simulator technicians and pilot training simulators for the advanced air mobility ecosystem. Avionics are installed on aircraft to deliver navigation, communications, and flight-control capabilities, while safety and data systems collect and analyze information to benchmark performance; analytics turn flight data into safety insights and optimization recommendations. The company aims to improve aviation safety and efficiency by delivering integrated avionics, training, and analytics for commercial, military, and unmanned aviation.
Company Size
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2025
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 ASL Australia extended Boeing 737 training through 2028, locking recurring revenue.
- July 2026 Deutsche Aircraft selected Acron for D328eco recorders and standby systems.
- June 2026 Readout portal and April 2026 ADS-B In retrofit deepen software and retrofit monetization.
What critics are saying
- August 2026 CTS divestiture to FlightSafety International removes a major revenue engine.
- ACSS competes against Honeywell, Collins, and Garmin; Boeing 757/767 retrofit faces long certification timelines.
- Hurricane Milton closed Acron's original St. Petersburg site in 2024, exposing operational fragility.
What makes Acron Aviation unique
- Acron owns avionics, training, and flight-data businesses across commercial and defense markets.
- ACSS adds safety-critical line-fit avionics; October 2025 Trakka adds mission-critical vision systems.
- February 2026 St. Petersburg headquarters houses R&D labs, customer training, and engineering.
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ASL Australia signs preferred supplier agreement with Acron Aviation for Boeing 737 pilot training. September 2 2026 Acron Aviation Commercial Training Solutions (CTS) has strengthened its relationship with ASL Airlines Australia following the signing of a preferred supplier agreement to deliver Boeing 737 Type Rating training through to the end of 2028. The multi-year agreement builds on the successful delivery of Boeing 737 Type Rating training for ASL Airlines Australia pilots at CTS' London Training Centre in the first half of 2026. The agreement also includes a provision for pilots that need to complete Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC) training. As part of the partnership, CTS has worked closely with ASL Airlines Australia to further tailor its Type Rating training by completing a standardisation programme that incorporates the airline's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) into the course. Patrick Davis, Vice President and General Manager, London Training Centre, Acron Aviation Commercial Training Solutions, said: "We're delighted that ASL Airlines Australia has extended its partnership with Acron Aviation and selected us as a preferred supplier for Boeing 737 Type Rating training through to the end of 2028." Davis continued, "This agreement reflects the confidence ASL Australia has in the quality of our training, our instructors and our ability to deliver customer-focused solutions that prepare pilots for airline operations from day one." By aligning training with airline-specific procedures and operational standards, CTS' collaborative approach helps ensure pilots transition seamlessly from simulator training into operator conversion and line operations, supporting safe and effective flight operations from the outset. "Feedback from our trainees on the course, facilities, instructors and overall training environment has been overwhelmingly positive, with particular praise for the instructors' professionalism, knowledge and commitment to helping every pilot succeed." Captain Nathan Burkitt Head of Training and Checking, Flight Operations, ASL Australia Captain Nathan Burkitt, Head of Training and Checking, Flight Operations, ASL Australia, said: "Feedback from our trainees on the course, facilities, instructors and overall training environment at Acron Aviation has been overwhelmingly positive, with particular praise for the instructors' professionalism, knowledge and commitment to helping every pilot succeed." Capt. Burkitt added, "The standard of manual handling, automation management and generic Boeing knowledge demonstrated by the candidates on return was very good. All trainees arrived at their Operator Initial Conversion training well prepared and clearly had a solid foundation from the type rating programme." The agreement further reinforces CTS' position as a trusted training partner for airlines around the world, delivering tailored pilot training programmes that combine industry-leading instructors, advanced simulation technology and close collaboration with customers to meet their operational requirements. Acron Aviation Commercial Training Solutions. External Communications, CTS
Acron Aviation and Deutsche Aircraft sign long-term partnership for advanced Flight Recorder and Standby solutions for the D328eco(R) programme. Jul 21, 2026, 04:30 ET ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Acron Aviation and Deutsche Aircraft have announced a long-term partnership and the signing of a supply agreement for Flight Recorder and Standby solutions for the next-generation D328eco, a regional turboprop that is designed, certified and industrialised in Europe. Designed to meet evolving operational and regulatory requirements, Acron Aviation's 25-hour Recorder and Standby solutions combine proven reliability with advanced technology to enhance aircraft safety, operational efficiency and lifecycle performance. This directly supports Deutsche Aircraft's vision to deliver a regional aircraft that meets the highest performance and certification standards, while enabling sustainable flight operations. The agreement secures the supply of flight recording and standby instrumentation systems for the D328eco programme, further solidifying Deutsche Aircraft's industrial and supplier ecosystem as the aircraft progresses towards entry into service. "This agreement represents more than a supplier relationship; it is the beginning of a long-term partnership built on shared values, innovation and a commitment to advancing regional aviation," said Ron Nye, President of Acron Aviation. "We are proud to support Deutsche Aircraft and the D328eco programme with our trusted Recorder and Standby solutions. As one of Europe's most forward-looking aircraft manufacturers, Deutsche Aircraft is helping redefine sustainable regional flight, and we are delighted to contribute technologies that support the programme's operational integrity and long-term success." This partnership reflects a mutual commitment to strengthening aerospace supply chains through long-term collaboration and innovation. By pairing Deutsche Aircraft's next-generation regional aircraft with Acron Aviation's expertise in safety-critical avionics, both companies are shaping the future of regional aviation. "Building strong, long-term relationships with suppliers is fundamental to the success of the D328eco(R) programme," said Patricia Ferrari, Vice President Supply Chain at Deutsche Aircraft. "Acron Aviation's extensive expertise in safety-critical avionics systems and their proven track record makes them an important partner as we continue to mature our industrial ecosystem. This agreement reflects our shared commitment to quality, innovation and delivering a next-generation regional aircraft that meets the evolving expectations of operators and regulators worldwide." The D328eco is a next-generation 40-seat regional turboprop developed and industrialised in Germany to meet the growing demand for efficient and sustainable regional connectivity. Building on the proven heritage of the Dornier 328, the aircraft integrates advanced technologies to reduce emissions, improve fuel efficiency and enhance economic performance. Supported by a growing network of strategic industry partners, the programme continues to move forward to deliver a modern regional aircraft tailored to the needs of airlines, passengers and communities. NOTE TO EDITORS About Acron Aviation Acron Aviation, an Acron Technologies company, is strategically aligned to deliver world-leading commercial aviation solutions designed to serve aircraft operators and airframe manufacturers across the globe. Our expertise extends to multiple facets of commercial aviation from OEM certified avionics to state-of-the-art simulation devices, best-in-class pilot training and market-leading flight data analytics. With a global footprint, we are uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions that enhance our customers' operations and further our mission of innovating to create safer skies. About Deutsche Aircraft Deutsche Aircraft is a German manufacturer of regional aircraft, building on the Dornier legacy to develop modern, efficient and sustainable aviation solutions. The company is advancing the D328eco, a next-generation 40-seat turboprop designed to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and enhance operating economics for regional airlines. As the type certificate holder for the existing Dornier 328 turboprop and jet fleet, Deutsche Aircraft aligns long-standing technical expertise with continuous innovation. The industrialisation of the D328eco is centred at the company's new carbon-neutral, fully digital, final assembly line at Leipzig/Halle Airport, a facility designed to produce up to 48 aircraft per year and create 250 to 350 highly skilled jobs. Full production readiness is planned for early 2027. The D328eco will progress through its flight test campaign, beginning with the first flight in 2026, with entry into service planned for Q4 2027. SOURCE Acron Aviation
Acron Aviation launches new online Readout Service portal to streamline customer experience. June 11 2026 Acron Aviation today announced the launch of its new online Readout Service portal, providing customers with a streamlined way to request and manage flight recorder readout services. The new portal enhances Acron Aviation's Express Readout offering by enabling customers to submit readout requests online, place multiple readout orders simultaneously and access regional-specific pricing through a secure digital platform. Designed to simplify the customer experience, the portal replaces traditional manual PDF-based request forms with an intuitive online workflow that improves operational efficiency while reducing administrative burden. Through the new platform, customers can: * Order multiple CVR, FDR and DLR readouts (25 hour and non 25 hour) within a single transaction * Access pricing tailored specifically to their region * Manage multiple aircraft requests through a single shopping cart * Upload and submit purchase order documentation securely within the portal * Automate elements of the billing process for faster turnaround and improved accuracy Mitesh Patel, SVP and GM, Flight Data Intelligence at Acron Aviation said: "Our customers are looking for greater speed, flexibility and simplicity in how they access critical flight data intelligence services." Mitesh continued, "The launch of the online Express Readout Service portal represents another important step in our commitment to delivering digitally enabled solutions that improve efficiency, reduce turnaround times and enhance the overall customer experience, whilst limiting AOG time" Accessible through the Acron Aviation website, the portal provides customers with full visibility of historic and current readout requests, while enabling secure online order management from request submission through to confirmation. The launch further strengthens Acron Aviation's Flight Data Intelligence capabilities and supports operators, MROs and aviation stakeholders with faster access to trusted readout services. Acron Aviation. External Communications, Head Office
Acron Aviation and ACSS launch ADS-B In upgrade for Boeing 757 and 767 fleets. By Justin Pugsley Apr 24, 2026 1 mins read * Share this: Acron Aviation, a provider of aviation technology and training solutions, has announced a new programme through its joint venture Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems (ACSS) to develop an ADS-B In retrofit for Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft. ACSS, which designs and manufactures avionics sy... Page content restricted for non-members!
Acron Technologies acquires Alereon, Inc., expanding its advanced defense capabilities. PR Newswire Today at 5:32am PDT PR Newswire ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 14, 2026 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Acron Technologies, a portfolio company of TJC, L.P., today announced the acquisition of Alereon, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company focused on ultra-wideband (UWB) solutions for the defense electronics market. Alereon is the official provider of the U.S. government's Intra-Soldier Wireless (ISW) solutions. The acquisition strengthens Acron Technologies' rapidly growing defense technologies portfolio by adding personal area networking for real-time, low-power, high-bandwidth communications. As the government pushes forward to remove additional cables, offer lower power, and provide instant connectivity for warfighters on the ground, ISW solutions are being rolled out across many platforms. Alereon's NIST and NSA-certified modules allow for quick integration into mission-critical applications, while the commercial solutions are gaining international acceptance as a standard for short-range, reliable video. Alereon's modules feature superior anti-jamming technology, preventing it from being compromised in virtually any environment. UWB signals can provide invisibility while still allowing squad connectivity without the need for cables - all by transmitting below the noise floor. Soldiers can maintain a bubble of anonymity while still leveraging high-data rate, low-power connections. By operating across 8GHz of bandwidth, Alereon radios can support more than 30 simultaneous networks each with dozens of devices. Acron Technologies brings together complementary technologies across its portfolio. The company is committed to investing in industry leaders that deliver innovative, mission-critical technologies. This acquisition underscores Acron Technologies' strategy to expand its defense technology capabilities through targeted investments in companies offering innovative resilient communications, assured positioning, navigation, and timing (APNT), advanced sensing and intelligence, and integrated mission systems. Alereon will retain its existing management, engineering, and sales organization, along with product suite and brand identity. For more information about the company, visit https://www.alereon.com. About Acron Technologies Acron Technologies' integrated capabilities are built around two core markets: Aerospace and Defense. Together, they unify the strengths of the group to deliver advanced technologies that enhance performance, safety, and mission readiness. From elevating commercial and special-mission aviation, to equipping defense operators with high-reliability systems, to providing life-saving tools for search-and-rescue missions, its portfolio is designed to meet the world's most demanding operational challenges with precision and reliability. About Alereon Alereon is the worldwide leader in high data-rate ultrawideband (UWB) wireless solutions. Offering low latency, real-time video in a secure and reliable system, Alereon is the official provider of the government's Intra-Soldier Wireless (ISW) solution. By providing NIST and NSA certified products, Alereon's modules have been integrated in numerous combat operations and soldier products across all branches. Alereon's ability to provide guaranteed bandwidth even in dense environments, while operating at extremely low transmit power makes the solution ideal for a wide variety of mission critical applications. Alereon's customers include heavyweights of military, consumer electronics, and medical spaces. A fabless semiconductor provider, Alereon has shipped product around the world in a wide variety of markets and continues to be the solution of choice for personal area networks, allowing for the elimination of cumbersome and costly wires. For more information, visit https://www.alereon.com Media Contacts: | For Acron Technologies: Megan Zamora | / | | NAL Technologies | Alereon, Inc. | | [email protected] | [email protected] | | +1 (480) 424-4527 ext. 133 | / | SOURCE Acron Technologies This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.