Embedded Software Engineer

About Acron Aviation (Avionics - Aftermarket):

Acron Aviation designs, engineers, and manufactures certified avionics systems that support safety-critical flight operations across commercial and military aviation. Through our Aftermarket organization, we support operators, OEMs, and maintenance providers by delivering software solutions, product support, lifecycle sustainment, and operational enhancements across a broad portfolio of avionics products. Our teams work closely with customers and engineering organizations worldwide to improve system performance, maintainability, reliability, and customer satisfaction throughout the operational life of our products.

Job Title

Embedded Software Engineer - Aftermarket

Position Summary

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support development of avionics software systems within the Aftermarket product line. This role focuses on designing, developing, and verifying software for ground support and avionics systems.

You will work closely with systems, hardware, and test engineering teams to implement software features, support integration activities, and contribute to verification and validation efforts. Scope and ownership will scale based on experience level, with opportunities to take on increased technical responsibility and leadership over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for avionics systems
• Translate system and software requirements into working software implementations
• Support software integration with hardware and system-level components
• Participate in debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of system issues
• Develop software documentation including design artifacts and verification evidence
• Contribute to software verification activities including test development and execution
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams to ensure end-to-end system functionality
• Support continuous improvement of software development processes and practices
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions across engineering teams
• Identify risks and support mitigation activities throughout the development lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of engineering experience in software development, coding, software verification, avionics, or related aerospace/defense applications
• Experience in software development within embedded or systems-based environments
• Understanding of software development lifecycle processes and structured engineering practices
• Experience working with software requirements and design documentation
• Experience with software testing, verification, or validation activities
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Effective communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience using automation and AI tools to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to evaluate processes and implement more effective ways of working
• Ability to adopt and promote automation and AI tools to improve team speed, quality, and execution

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in avionics or aerospace software development environments
• Experience with C++, Python, Visual Basic, and Qt Creator
• Familiarity with avionics data standards such as ARINC 429, ARINC 717, and ARINC 664
• Experience with software development involving data decoding, parameter mapping, and engineering unit conversion
• Familiarity with standards such as DO-178 or similar regulated development frameworks
• Experience with embedded systems and hardware/software integration
• Experience supporting ground support systems, maintenance applications, or aftermarket software solutions
• Experience working within regulated aerospace or aviation environments