Acron Aviation

Avionics, training, and data analytics provider

Lead Electrical Engineer

Board & Electronics DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
A minimum of 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, radio frequency systems, or sensor systems.
Working knowledge of at least one software language; Python or C++ is desirable.
Proven design experience implementing value engineering and lean practices.
Proven design experience implementing automation and artificial intelligence to reduce cost and cycle time.
Experience working in an integrated manner with United States-based engineering teams.
Experience and 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 radio frequency design, especially in the L-band frequency range.
Knowledge of DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254 and their implications for electrical design.
Experience with Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturability.
Ability to handle multiple programs and responsibilities simultaneously.
Ability to identify an appropriate path forward with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

Develop TCAS and transponder radios, owning the electrical engineering discipline through initial concept generation, design, qualification, and lifecycle management.
Relate top-level product development requirements to specific technical areas of electrical engineering in collaboration with business development and engineering functions.
Participate in multidisciplinary project teams in planning, designing, prototyping, and testing avionics transponders, radio frequency systems, and sensor-based systems.
Mentor junior engineers and ensure the Surveillance product line follows industry best practices for product development.
Conceptualize, design, integrate, and qualify digital, analog, and power circuitry, with supplemental radio frequency principles, for avionics.
Design circuits with microprocessors, memory, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, high-speed buses including PCIE, and various avionics interfaces.
Generate and review electrical schematics and support and review CAD layouts.
Generate design documents including HRDs, HDDs, and HCIAs, and certification documents such as PHACs.
Design individual circuits and aircraft system architectures.
Use electrical analysis tools for power distribution, stress analysis, and other relevant simulations.
Participate in program proposal processes involving electrical engineering requirements by estimating tasks, identifying risks, and planning development.
Communicate across multiple technical teams.
Communicate directly with customers, in person or virtually, to understand their problems and formulate actionable solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency with Altium for CAD layout.
Working knowledge of Python and C++.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

About Acron Aviation (Avionics – Surveillance):

Acron Aviation designs, engineers, and manufactures certified avionics systems that support safety-critical flight operations across commercial and military aviation. Within Avionics, the Surveillance product line develops and sustains systems that enable aircraft awareness, collision avoidance, and airspace interoperability. Our portfolio includes TCAS, Mode S transponders, ADS-B, and integrated surveillance solutions deployed across commercial, military, and rotorcraft platforms. This work is performed in highly regulated environments and demands deep expertise across systems, hardware, software, and RF throughout the full product lifecycle.

Job Description:

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.

Key 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. 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.

Required 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.
Experience working in an integrated manner with US-based engineering teams.

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 and 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 communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
Knowledge of DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254 and implications for electrical design
Experience with Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturability
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple programs and responsibilities simultaneously
Ability to operate and identify appropriate path forward with minimal oversight

About the Company

Acron Aviation

Avionics, training, and data analytics provider

Acron Aviation provides avionics and training solutions for commercial, military, and unmanned aviation. Avionics are installed on aircraft to provide navigation, communications, and flight-control capabilities, while safety and data systems collect and analyze performance data; eLearning platforms and pilot/ simulator training support hands-on learning, and data analytics convert flight data into insights. The company differentiates itself by offering a comprehensive, end-to-end portfolio that blends hardware, software, and training for both manned and unmanned aircraft, backed by nearly 100 years of industry experience. Its goal is to improve aviation safety and efficiency by delivering integrated avionics, training, and analytics tailored to evolving commercial, military, and advanced air mobility needs.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2025

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