Job Specifications
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, UK
Industry: Aerospace, Flight Simulators
About This Opportunity
Acron Aviation Training Systems play a key role on delivering the Acron Aviation Solutions mantra of ‘Creating Safer Skies’. From our computer-based solutions all the way to our state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators (FFS), improving the training experiencing and creating safer skies is at the heart of everything we do. Our Fixed Training Devices (FTD) and FFS feature aircraft-specific flight decks, offering the form, fit, feel, and function of the actual aircraft.
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Systems Engineer to join our Aerospace Flight Simulation team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing system integration, verification, and validation of advanced flight simulation systems. This role will also involve direct customer interaction for system acceptance and ensuring the timely resolution of issues as they arise during development, testing, and deployment.
As a Systems Engineer in the aerospace sector, your primary responsibility will be to ensure that flight simulation systems meet rigorous operational standards and customer requirements. You will play a key role in testing, validating, and delivering systems that simulate real-world aviation environments.
Our organisation operates in a unique marketplace where we deliver products and services to almost every continent, providing the underlying capability to many pilot training operations globally. The marketplace is competitive and requires individuals who are fast moving, customer orientated, and results driven.
This particular opportunity is right at the heart of our transformation goals. This role will suit an individual that is highly motivated, hands on and wants to implement change.
We are seeking dynamic individuals who embody our core values of agility, customer focus, ownership, and transparency. In this role, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, moving quickly to adapt and make decisions that drive progress while always keeping the customer first. You’ll demonstrate accountability by owning your objectives from start to finish, ensuring high-quality outcomes that prioritize customer needs. We value honest, open communication, so speaking candidly and providing constructive feedback is essential. Above all, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do—working together to achieve shared goals, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
Our Values are an integral part of who we are. We seek candidates who share our values:
Customer First
Own It
Move Fast
Speak Candidly
What We Can Offer
25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
Private medical insurance with optional family cover
Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
Group income protection
Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
Subsidised staff restaurant
Staff car park incl. electric vehicle charging stations
Key Responsibilities
System Integration:
Lead the integration of various subsystems (hardware and software) into cohesive flight simulation systems.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement integration procedures, ensuring all subsystems function together as intended.
Troubleshoot integration issues, identify root causes, and develop solutions to ensure seamless system performance.
Maintain and optimize system configurations for improved operational efficiency and system reliability.
Verification & Validation:
Define and execute test plans to verify system performance, functionality, and safety.
Ensure all simulation systems meet regulatory standards and performance metrics required for certification.
Develop and conduct test procedures to validate the accuracy and reliability of flight simulation systems.
Create detailed reports summarizing test results, deviations, and corrective actions.
Collaborate with quality assurance teams to validate system compliance with industry standards.
Customer Acceptance:
Act as the primary point of contact for customers during the acceptance phase of flight simulation systems.
Work directly with clients to ensure all system specifications and contractual requirements are met prior to acceptance.
Conduct customer-specific system tests and demonstrations to gain sign-off on system readiness.
Provide expert guidance and support to customers during the acceptance testing process, addressing any concerns or adjustments needed.
Issue Resolution:
Respond to system issues identified during testing or customer feedback and collaborate with internal teams to resolve them promptly.
Document, track, and report all issues, ensuring proper follow-up
About the Company
Acron Aviation is a global leader in commercial aviation solutions--designed, engineered, and delivered by a team of passionate innovators redefining what's possible in flight.
From advanced avionics and flight data intelligence to world-class simulation and pilot training, we support aircraft operators and OEMs with the technology and expertise to fly safer, smarter, and more efficiently.
Now, with a bold new identity, we're building on a legacy of aviation excellence--unleashing fresh energy, modern thinking, and a custo...
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