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# Software Engineer 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/34cf5ad0-840a-4c1b-8231-02a433d0479e

## Job description

Acron Aviation is seeking motivated and innovative Software Engineering interns to join our engineering teams in Phoenix, Arizona.

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. You will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to the development, testing, integration, and support of software for aviation products and technologies.

Depending on the assigned location, team, and product line, you may gain experience throughout the software development lifecycle, including software requirements, design, coding, debugging, verification, integration testing, problem investigation, technical documentation, and process improvement. The source requisition identifies these activities as central to the internship experience.

## What You Will Do

- Responsibilities may vary based on your assigned location, team, product line, academic background, and current business needs. Examples include:
- Work under the guidance of experienced software engineers and technical team members.
- Assist with interpreting, developing, and implementing software requirements.
- Support software design, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation.
- Develop or update software requirements-based test cases and verification procedures.
- Participate in software unit, integration, and system-level testing.
- Support pre-integration and post-integration testing activities.
- Assist with software verification and branch coverage analysis.
- Investigate, analyze, and help resolve internal and external software problem reports.
- Document test results, technical findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
- Support the development and maintenance of internal software tools.
- Use configuration management and change management tools in accordance with established engineering practices.
- Collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Test, Manufacturing, Quality, and other Software Engineering teams.
- Participate in technical reviews and software process improvement activities.
- Contribute to the development and support of embedded software, application software, test software, or engineering tools.
- Perform other software engineering assignments aligned with your academic background and the needs of the assigned team.

Required Qualifications

- Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Expected to have completed at least two years of undergraduate study before the internship begins.
- Foundational knowledge of software development concepts, programming, and problem-solving.
- Academic, project, or practical programming experience in at least one programming language.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective verbal communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based engineering environment.
- Ability to learn new programming languages, development tools, technologies, and engineering processes.
- Ability to work full-time and onsite at the assigned Acron Aviation location for the duration of the internship
- 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, project experience, prior internship experience, or knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
- C, C++, C#, Python, SQL, or other relevant programming languages
- Object-oriented programming and software design principles
- Embedded software or real-time systems
- Software requirements and requirements-based testing
- Software verification, debugging, and integration testing
- Unit testing, code coverage, or automated testing
- Configuration management, change management, or version-control tools
- Linux, QNX, VxWorks, Integrity, Windows, or other operating environments
- Qt or other user-interface development frameworks
- Processor-based or hardware-integrated software development
- Technical documentation and software design artifacts
- Aerospace, aviation, or another regulated industry
- Agile or other software development methodologies
- Technical clubs, programming competitions, research, or relevant academic projects

## 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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