Company Themes & Week in Charts
A running view of what’s moving across the sectors we serve — the strategic themes shaping client decisions this week, paired with the data behind them. Updated weekly by the Arrow Ways industry team.
Company Themes
Battery platform localization
OEMs and Tier 1s are re-shoring battery pack and BMS engineering to shorten validation cycles, driving demand for embedded engineers who can work inside client teams on tight program timelines.
Avionics modernization backlog
Legacy platform sustainment and new program ramp-ups are colliding, straining in-house avionics and systems engineering capacity across primes and sub-tier suppliers.
Software-as-a-medical-device scrutiny
Tightening regulatory expectations around embedded software in Class II/III devices are pushing manufacturers to add firmware and systems engineers with direct FDA submission experience.
Retrofit over replacement
Capital-constrained operators are retrofitting existing equipment with embedded controls and connectivity rather than buying new, favoring engineering talent that can work within legacy platforms.