Electrical Design Engineer - Avionics

Who We Are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!  

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. 

If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero 
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The Position:

Responsible for helping to develop Panasonic In-Flight-Entertainment (IFE) Programs within the Systems Installation Engineering (SIE) group from an Electrical Engineering Design standpoint - from systems integration to installation.  Shall be responsible to plan, engineer, design and develop system installation packages based on customers’, regulatory, and OEM’s requirements for production and retrofit aircraft applications. 

Engineer, Design and Develop System Installation Packages

• Engineer Programs from an Electrical Design, Wiring and System Integration design standpoint under the direction of a Senior Engineer.
• Engineer and coordinate Electrical installation system designs for new aircraft production and retrofit applications.
• Conduct in-depth troubleshooting for Electrical interfaces and integration with existing aircraft systems.
• Utilize Capital, Catia Electrical Systems Design, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, VISIO, CREO Schematic or equivalent design tool to generate design responsibilities for System Block Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams and Cable Assemblies, etc.
• Provide inputs to Drafters for Systems Design criteria to support aircraft installations.
• Support Manufacturing/Inspection of the designs.
• Perform work distribution to Drafters as required under Senior Engineer’s guidance.
• Generate Electrical Load Analysis for IFE systems.
• Balance Electrical Loads and Phase Rotations for proper system integration.
• Research OEM Aircraft Manuals to properly integrate PAC systems within aircraft.

Documentation

• Design and develop in-flight entertainment Electrical installation engineering documentation to support airline customer’s requirements.
• Documentation includes aircraft Wiring Diagrams, Cable Assemblies, Wire Removal Drawings, generate Electrical Load Analysis reports, Test Reports, Work Instructions etc.
• Assist in the development of drawing/document standards per customer and regulatory agency requirements.

Support Systems Installation Group

• Support Program Management, Certification, Marketing, and other departments to plan and coordinate program requirements.
• Provide support for customer meetings, preliminary design review (PDR), critical design review (CDR), First Article Inspection (FAI), aircraft surveys, aircraft installations, etc.
• Review products and provide feedback to Senior Engineers and Management.
• Provide solutions and recommendations to Project Lead.
• Coordinate design requirements and review applications for existing programs.
• Work with external engineering groups to integrate third-party vendor equipment with our systems.

• BSEE or other relevant Electrical Engineering discipline.
• 3-6 years of Electrical Design experience within the aircraft industry
• Possess an understanding of airline regulatory guidelines.
• Electrical design requirements & standards for systems integration and aircraft wiring.
• Knowledge of OEM Aircraft Manuals.
• Knowledge of avionic component parts utilized in the design and manufacture of cable assemblies.
• Ability to apply knowledge of avionic wiring/seat design to develop unique system solutions.
• Familiarity with Capital, Catia Electrical Systems Design, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, VISIO, CREO Schematic or other design software experience.
• Proficient in developing and implementing test methods and procedures.
• Solid understanding of aircraft and avionic terms.
• Effective time management skills and ability to handle multiple programs.
• Proficient in project planning and ability to plan for internal and/or external dependencies.
• Use professional concepts; apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Knowledgeable of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Electronic Engineering field to design and troubleshoot systems.
• Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Ability to present the Electrical Design to Customers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbally.
• Take ownership of programs and have a growth mindset.
• This position requires up to 10% global travel to support aircraft installations, coordination meetings and program reviews at manufacturers.

Our Principles:

Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude  

What We Offer:

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program. 

• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.  
• Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.   
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1. 
• Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program. 
• Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.   

All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19.  Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.   

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate.

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