JOB SUMMARY
- Responsible for taking a leading role in researching, developing, and maintaining real-time embedded software including complex development. Linux OS/Kernel configuration for various hardware architectures as well as verifying hardware through software. High-level architecture development in C/C++, hardware device drivers, networked client-server applications, multiple database driven applications, and network security methodologies. Has specific technical project or product responsibility. Provides mentorship, leadership and/or technical guidance to engineers on a project.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES.Description
- Translates designs into software by analyzing functional specifications and interpreting complex system design specifications and provides systems engineering support on large- scale systems, major system elements, and/or interfacing systems, requiring extensive investigation and clarification.
- Develops functional block diagrams and data/logic flow charts. Develops strategic and implementation plans for large-scale information systems.
- Codes, integrates, tests, debugs, and refines the software to produce the required product.
- Designs complex software tools and subsystems to support software development, test, and reuse, and manages their implementation.
- Enhances software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency.
- Develops system architecture and design including software, hardware, communications and interface requirements.
- Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes design interfaces. Prepares, reviews, and evaluates interface documentation, specifications, test plans and procedures.
- Conducts analysis to define, analyze and allocate requirements. Prepares program-level and user-level documentation.
- Supports system test programs and analyzes system testing.
- Supports strategic system migration.
- Performs analysis to define, analyze and allocate requirements and conducts analysis of system requirements and components and performs system audits to ensure all intended system functionality, operations and performance requirements are achieved.
- Documents designs in engineering documents including functional block diagrams and data/logic flow charts.
- Provides systems engineering support on systems, major system elements, and/or interfacing systems.
- Leads and directs the work of others.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Advanced degree is preferred.
- 15+ years' of embedded software development experience and 3+ years of Linux application development experience.
- IFE system development experience is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Expert level of C/C++ programming experience in a Linux environment including TCP/IP network programming and device drivers.
- Familiarity with network security methodologies a plus.
- Prior experience with multimedia application development including streaming audio/video servers and clients highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and make efficient use of given resources such as system lab time and down stream process owners and tasks.
- Ability to resolve complex problems quickly and efficiently. IFE development involves many system level issues including real time, performance and reliability requiring understanding of distributed processors in an embedded system environment. Many problems are multi-dimensional requiring non traditional solutions to fit within the constraints of an embedded system providing highest value to the customer and end user to bring entertainment in an aircraft. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-function teams to achieve positive results for complex projects.
- Performs as mentor, leader, technical expert and a source of information.
- Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and provide guidance to other technical positions.
- Highly proficient in project planning to ensure timely completion of complex, independent tasks or one or more complex projects. Must know, plan for and integrate internal and external dependencies across mult- functions.
- Proven ability to develop technical approach or design, resource, allocation or time schedule on projects.
- Demonstrated high level of experience providing identifiable technical contributions to the success of a specific product/project.
- Utilizes specialized knowledge in order to provide recommendations and make decisions in matters of significance to the product and company.
- Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
- Expert with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Electronic Engineering field.
- Interacts with senior internal and external personnel.
- Internal and external contacts often pertain to company plans and objectives.
- Demonstrated engineering communication expertise including concise written and verbal skills.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to travel to domestic or international locations as required, up to 10% of the time
- 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.
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