{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b3a7bb2d0dc3a95a56763e4d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b3a7bb2d0dc3a95a56763e4d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b3a7bb2d0dc3a95a56763e4d","title":"Chief Systems Engineer","description":"About Acron Aviation (Avionics – Surveillance)\nAcron 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.\n\nJob Title\nChief Systems Engineer – Surveillance\n\nPosition Summary\nAcron Aviation is seeking an experienced Chief Systems Engineer to lead product and technology initiatives within the Surveillance product line. In this role, you will shape and drive the technology strategy, guide system architecture development, and support long‑term product innovation.\n\nYou will lead the development of technology roadmaps, coordinate engineering pursuits, and help define R&D direction aligned to business objectives. This role also serves as the technical authority for product development, including design review approvals and leadership of root cause investigations.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead development and execution of technology roadmaps and innovation strategies\n\nMaintain awareness of emerging technologies, competitive landscape, and industry trends\n\nCoordinate engineering pursuits, including solution architecture, risk mitigation, and cost/schedule estimation\n\nSupport development of top‑level requirements and manage requirement decomposition\n\nDevelop CONOPS and use cases for new and evolving systems\n\nEngage with leadership to align technology initiatives with business strategy\n\nEstablish design requirements, guide risk reduction, and ensure compliant, high‑quality product designs\n\nInterface with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and develop solutions\n\nServe as technical approver for product development design reviews\n\nLead root cause investigations for complex technical issues\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s Degree in a STEM‑related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience\n\nExperience in aviation product development environments\n\nExperience in technology strategy development and execution\n\nExperience leading technical reviews and engineering assessments\n\nStrong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills\n\nStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams\n\nExperience with R&D portfolio management and technology road‑mapping\n\nPreferred Additional Skills\n\nStrong project management capability\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously\n\nExperience with intellectual property strategy and management\n\nExperience operating within the National Airspace System (pilot, ATC, etc.)\n\nKnowledge of aerospace standards such as ARP4754A/B, DO‑178, DO‑160, and DO‑254\n\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nAcron Aviation is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.\n\nAdditional Information\nAcron Aviation maintains a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where allowed by law. Acron Aviation is an E‑Verify employer.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Avia","rawCompany":"avia","city":"Phoenix","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-27T03:13:15.152Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Chief Systems Engineer","description":"About Acron Aviation (Avionics – Surveillance)\nAcron 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.\n\nJob Title\nChief Systems Engineer – Surveillance\n\nPosition Summary\nAcron Aviation is seeking an experienced Chief Systems Engineer to lead product and technology initiatives within the Surveillance product line. In this role, you will shape and drive the technology strategy, guide system architecture development, and support long‑term product innovation.\n\nYou will lead the development of technology roadmaps, coordinate engineering pursuits, and help define R&D direction aligned to business objectives. This role also serves as the technical authority for product development, including design review approvals and leadership of root cause investigations.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead development and execution of technology roadmaps and innovation strategies\n\nMaintain awareness of emerging technologies, competitive landscape, and industry trends\n\nCoordinate engineering pursuits, including solution architecture, risk mitigation, and cost/schedule estimation\n\nSupport development of top‑level requirements and manage requirement decomposition\n\nDevelop CONOPS and use cases for new and evolving systems\n\nEngage with leadership to align technology initiatives with business strategy\n\nEstablish design requirements, guide risk reduction, and ensure compliant, high‑quality product designs\n\nInterface with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and develop solutions\n\nServe as technical approver for product development design reviews\n\nLead root cause investigations for complex technical issues\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s Degree in a STEM‑related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience\n\nExperience in aviation product development environments\n\nExperience in technology strategy development and execution\n\nExperience leading technical reviews and engineering assessments\n\nStrong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills\n\nStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams\n\nExperience with R&D portfolio management and technology road‑mapping\n\nPreferred Additional Skills\n\nStrong project management capability\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously\n\nExperience with intellectual property strategy and management\n\nExperience operating within the National Airspace System (pilot, ATC, etc.)\n\nKnowledge of aerospace standards such as ARP4754A/B, DO‑178, DO‑160, and DO‑254\n\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nAcron Aviation is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.\n\nAdditional Information\nAcron Aviation maintains a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where allowed by law. Acron Aviation is an E‑Verify employer.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-06-27T03:13:15.152Z","dateModified":"2026-06-27T03:13:15.152Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Avia","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Phoenix","addressRegion":"AZ","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b3a7bb2d0dc3a95a56763e4d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b3a7bb2d0dc3a95a56763e4d"}}