OverviewResponsibilitiesPanasonic Avionics Corporation is seeking an experienced Member of Technical Staff (MTS) IV - Software Engineer to architect, design, and develop advanced software systems that drive next-generation In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) and distributed edge platforms. This role works towards development of complex and secure software across low-level Firmware, C/C++ components (including device drivers), and Linux OS/Kernel configurations across hardware variants to support future Avionics capabilities. This individual contributor is a senior technical leadership role with deep ownership of high quality software architecture, improving team engineering quality, driving system reliability, and supporting technical direction.
What you will be doing:- Designs, modifies and implements complex software applications from functional and system design specifications.
- Codes, integrates, tests, debugs, and refines the software to produce the required product.
- Develops software tools and subsystems to support software development, test, and reuse, and manages implementation for projects requiring extensive investigation and clarification.
- Enhances software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency and robustness.
- Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes design interfaces.
- Prepares, reviews, and evaluates interface documentation, specifications, test plans and procedures.
- Assists in definition, analysis and allocation of requirements.
- Supports system test programs and analyzes system testing results.
- Documents designs in engineering documents including functional block diagrams and data/logic flow charts.
- Maintains the developed software efficiently through familiarity with software lifecycles.
- Provides leadership and/or technical guidance to lower level engineers, designers and support personnel as assigned.
The salary range of $119,000 - $199,000 annually is just one component of Panasonic's total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
QualificationsWhat We Are Looking For:- 8+ years of experience in software development with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering;
- Or Advanced degree (Master's or PhD degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering) and 6+ years of relevant software development experience;
- Or 12+ years of related software development experience in lieu of degree.
- Advanced C programming experience in Linux environment including TCP/IP network programming.
- Shell Scripting, Unix/Linux, Algorithm Development, Data Manipulation, Data Aggregating/Processing
- Firmware / BIOS development experience in C/C++ and Python.
- Strong experience in Linux and/or Unix environments.
- Strong understanding of working with "data" such as data manipulation, data aggregation, data processing, or related.
- Familiarity with network security methodologies a plus. Prior experience with multimedia application development including streaming audio/video servers and clients highly desirable.
- 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.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with user-centered, iterative design and development cycles.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and make efficient use of resources such as lab time and downstream process owners and tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-function teams to achieve positive results and perform as a technical expert and a source of information.
- Provide leadership and/or technical guidance to other engineers.
- Highly proficient in project planning while addressing external/internal dependencies across multiple functions.
- Proven ability to extensively modify existing processes, procedures or methods to develop appropriate solutions.
- Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures.
- Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.
- Works on problems of diverse to complex scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of variable factors.
- Demonstrable experience providing identifiable technical contributions to the success of a product or project.
- Proven ability to develop technical approach or design, resource, allocation or time schedule on projects.
- Ability to effectively interact with senior internal and external personnel.
- Demonstrated engineering communication expertise including concise written and verbal skills is a must.
- Familiarity with a variety of discipline field concepts, practices and procedures.
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 unlimited PTO. 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 plus a paid company-wide shut down in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year.
- 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.
- 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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