Embedded Hardware Engineer – Electro-Optical Systems in Sarasota, Florida at Acron Aviation

A sister company of Acron Aviation, we design, develop, and support advanced airborne, maritime, and ground-based mission systems for public safety, defense, search and rescue, and surveillance applications. Our products include electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems, gyro-stabilized gimbals, airborne surveillance payloads, mission management systems, searchlights, counter-UAS technologies, and integrated mission equipment deployed across helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, maritime platforms, and ground-based systems. These solutions support critical operations around the world and require close collaboration across hardware, software, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and field support teams.

We are seeking a hands-on Embedded Hardware Engineer to design, develop, and debug the electronics within advanced airborne, land, and maritime electro-optical systems.

This is a highly technical, bench-focused engineering role where you will own hardware development from concept through schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, integration, qualification, and production support. The position includes development of electronics supporting real-time video processing, motor control and stabilization, communications interfaces, and power regulation systems.

In addition to new product development, you will serve as a hardware escalation resource for manufacturing and field service teams, supporting root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous product improvement initiatives.

Acron 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.

Acron 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.