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# Avionics Certification Engineering Intern - Phoenix Site at Acron Aviation

- **Company:** Acron Aviation
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ
- **Employment:** internship
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/acronaviation/ad4a75ee-4247-4f71-afe5-174f16832edf

## Job description

Acron Aviation is seeking an Avionics Certification Engineering Intern to support the development, certification, and regulatory approval of avionics systems and equipment for commercial, business, and military aircraft applications at our Phoenix, Arizona site.

This full-time, onsite internship is anticipated to run May through August and provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a professional engineering environment. Interns will contribute to the design, development, testing, integration, and support of aviation products and technologies.

This internship provides hands-on experience with aviation regulatory compliance activities, including Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), Technical Standard Orders (TSOs), FAA certification processes, and aircraft integration projects. The intern will collaborate with experienced certification engineers, systems engineers, ODA Unit Members, FAA representatives, and cross-functional project teams to help ensure avionics products and aircraft modifications meet applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.

## What you will do

- Assist with the preparation and review of certification documentation supporting STC and TSO programs.
- Support regulatory compliance activities for avionics systems, equipment, and aircraft modifications.
- Assist in developing certification plans, compliance checklists, and requirements traceability matrices.
- Research applicable FAA regulations, advisory circulars, policy documents, and industry standards.
- Support the evaluation of avionics designs against applicable certification requirements.
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of engineering data packages, technical reports, and certification records.
- Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and certification status reviews.
- Support test planning, test witnessing, and analysis of test results.
- Assist with aircraft integration and verification activities for avionics installations.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to help resolve certification-related findings and technical issues.
- Maintain accurate project documentation within company configuration management systems.
- Complete other engineering and project-related assignments as needed.

Learning Opportunities

- During the internship, the successful candidate may gain exposure to:
- FAA certification processes and regulatory frameworks.
- Supplemental Type Certificate development and approval.
- Technical Standard Order authorization processes.
- Aircraft system integration and modification programs.
- Avionics architectures and aircraft communication, navigation, surveillance, recorder, and display systems.
- Industry standards such as RTCA DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, and ARP4761.
- Certification engineering best practices and compliance demonstration methods.
- Collaboration across engineering, program management, quality, and regulatory disciplines.

Required Qualifications

- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following areas:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Another related technical discipline
- Strong interest in aviation, aerospace systems, avionics, and regulatory certification.
- Basic understanding of electrical, electronic, aircraft, or systems engineering concepts.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work full-time and onsite for the duration of the internship program.
- This position may require access to information, technology, software, or hardware that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. To comply with these requirements, applicants must qualify as a US Person.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Coursework related to avionics, aerospace systems, electronics, certification, or systems engineering.
- Familiarity with FAA regulations, including 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, 25, 27, or 29.
- Knowledge of avionics systems such as communication, navigation, surveillance, flight management, or cockpit display systems.
- Familiarity with requirements management or systems engineering tools.
- Previous internship, academic project, laboratory, aviation, or aerospace experience.
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools or applications, such as Microsoft Copilot or Cursor

## Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Additional Information: 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

## About Acron Aviation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Acron Aviation delivers avionics, pilot training, flight data intelligence, and simulation solutions for commercial aviation operators and OEMs worldwide.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by TJC LP in November 2023 for $800M)
- **Headquarters**: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
- **Founded**: 2023 (as Acron Aviation, with heritage tracing back more than 90 years to Edwin Link’s first flight simulator)
- **Founders**: Not disclosed (spun out from L3Harris’s Commercial Aviation Solutions business)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- **Target customers**: Aircraft operators (commercial, corporate, rotary-wing), airframe OEMs, and pilot training organizations (B2B, enterprise)
- **Mission**: “Innovate to create safer skies.”

## Products & Services
- **Avionics Systems**: OEM-certified ADS-B surveillance, configurable voice and data recorders, collision avoidance systems, navigation displays and processors, thermal switches.
- **Flight Data Intelligence**: Flight data monitoring, operational analytics, and risk management services (monitors 18,000+ flights per day).
- **Pilot Training**: Full Flight Simulators and training devices, with training centers in London (UK), Bangkok (Thailand), and Miami (USA). Also offers distance learning and maintenance training solutions.
- **Driver Training Solutions**: Professional-grade driving simulators and training programs for commercial and fleet operators.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly traded; acquired for $800M in November 2023.
- **Key Metric**: 130,000+ recorders, displays, and processors delivered; 350+ flight simulators in operation; 18,000+ flights monitored daily.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by private equity firm TJC LP. Acquired Trakka Systems in October 2025.
- **Growth Signals**: 611 employees (+90% year-over-year, +520 people); global footprint across 12 countries (USA, UK, Thailand, India, France, etc.); recent acquisition of Trakka Systems; active job postings for engineering and systems roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- Over 90 years of combined heritage in aviation simulation and avionics (original Link simulator lineage).
- Unique “tier 1.5” positioning: combines OEM-certified hardware with turnkey training and data analytics under one roof.
- Global support network with AOG services, spares, repairs, and refurbished equipment across multiple continents.
- Extensive installed base (millions of flight hours of data, 350+ simulators) providing network effects for training and data services.

## Strategic Focus
- Become the unconventional “tier 1.5 partner of choice” for customers.
- Expand capabilities through acquisitions (e.g., Trakka Systems for electro-optical systems).
- Continue investing in flight data analytics and simulation technology to drive safety and efficiency.
- Scale headcount and global production facilities to meet growing demand.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: “Move Fast. Own It. Customer First. Speak Candidly.” Emphasis on collaboration, creativity, and diversity through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office roles across multiple US locations (St. Petersburg HQ, Burnsville, Grand Rapids, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Sanford) plus UK (London) and Thailand (Bangkok).
- **Benefits (US highlights)**:
  - Competitive compensation
  - Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA
  - 10 holidays + flexible time-off; some locations offer 9/80 schedules
  - 401k match up to 6%
  - 6 weeks parental leave
  - Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program
  - Education assistance for qualified degree programs
- **Benefits (UK highlights)**:
  - Pension employer match up to 7%
  - 25 days holiday + bank holidays, buy/sell up to 5 days
  - Life assurance (4x salary)
  - Private medical insurance and Digital GP
- **Benefits (Thailand highlights)**:
  - Group health & life insurance including dental
  - Provident fund
  - Transportation allowance
  - Annual health check-up
- **Engineering Culture**: Opportunities across embedded hardware, FPGA, software V&V, systems engineering, avionics reliability, and electro-optical systems. Strong focus on safety-critical technology.

## Sources
1. [acronaviation.com](https://acronaviation.com/)
2. [Acron Aviation About Us](https://acronaviation.com/about-us/)
3. [Acron Aviation Careers](https://acronaviation.com/careers/)
4. [Acron Aviation Jobs on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/acronaviation)
5. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/acronaviation)

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