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Lead Embedded Software Engineer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Aug 2026

About the role

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, TAWS, and integrated surveillance solutions deployed across commercial, military, and rotorcraft platforms. This work is performed in highly regulated environments and demands close collaboration across software, systems, hardware, certification, and program teams throughout the full product lifecycle.

Job Title

Lead Software Engineer – Surveillance

Position Summary

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and support for cross-functional teams responsible for developing and testing avionics surveillance systems, products, and services that directly impact aviation safety and operational effectiveness.

In this role, you will design and develop software solutions from concept through certification and field deployment. You will work closely with internal and external customers, regulatory authorities, engineering teams, and program leadership to ensure successful product execution while maintaining compliance with applicable aerospace standards and certification requirements.

This position requires strong technical leadership, software development expertise, and the ability to influence engineering direction across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Interface with project leadership on all aspects of the software lifecycle and represent the organization during customer meetings and technical reviews
Provide technical leadership for software development activities while ensuring compliance with DO-178C and other applicable aerospace standards
Serve as a primary technical authority for software-related TSO activities, supporting certification efforts and regulatory compliance
Drive and support continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, scalability, and engineering effectiveness
Influence and shape strategies for incorporating emerging artificial intelligence technologies into the software development lifecycle
Lead software estimation activities for new programs and projects while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders
Lead and contribute to red-team investigations for fielded product issues and perform Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities
Support customer and internal audits of software development processes and associated lifecycle data
Mentor and guide engineers while fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth
Represent software engineering in technical reviews, program planning activities, and risk assessments
Anticipate technical challenges, develop innovative solutions, and influence long-term software architecture decisions
Ensure software deliverables support program cost, schedule, quality, and certification objectives
Collaborate across software, systems, hardware, quality, and certification teams to ensure successful product execution

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Significant experience developing safety-critical embedded software within aerospace, avionics, or similarly regulated industries
Experience leading software development efforts and providing technical direction across engineering teams
Experience supporting software certification activities and compliance with aerospace development standards
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Action-oriented, results-driven, self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive issues to root cause
Ability to influence technical direction and collaborate effectively across a matrixed engineering organization

Preferred Additional Skills

Experience developing Displays and Surveillance products such as Transponders, TCAS, TAWS, or related avionics systems
Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems including Green Hills, VxWorks, CentOS, or similar platforms
Experience with C++, Python, Visual Basic, Pascal, or simi