Acron Aviation is hiring: Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering in Phoenix

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Overview

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!

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the design, development, and implementation of TCAS, Transponder, and TAWS systems.
• Oversee the full hardware development lifecycle, ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate with product management, software engineering, systems engineering, and other stakeholders to define product requirements and roadmaps.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices and processes to enhance productivity and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, including RTCA/DO-178, DO-254, and others relevant to commercial aviation surveillance systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Manage resource allocation, project scheduling, and budgeting for the hardware engineering department.
• Act as the hardware technical liaison with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies when required.
• Support business development efforts by contributing technical expertise to proposals and customer presentations.
• Work with other product lines to ensure consistent processes, including health status reporting, design and development processes, and tool usage, to improve efficiency and standardization across the organization.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure obsolescence considerations are integrated into new product development processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and other relevant departments to implement design modifications or source alternative components to mitigate the impact of obsolescence on our products.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in hardware engineering, with at least 6 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with product lifecycle management, from concept through production and support.
• Knowledge of relevant compliance and regulatory standards, including RTCA/DO-254.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and inspire a team of engineers.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering, firmware development, and RF engineering principles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with certification processes for commercial aviation systems.
• Familiarity with the design and development of TCAS, transponders, and TAWS systems.