Panasonic

Structural Stress Engineer IV- FEA (Nastran/Patran)

Panasonic • $119K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, System Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science; Master's preferred
  • 8+ years of experience in the certification process
  • 9 years of experience in the In-Flight Entertainment field
  • Recent experience with Boeing, Airbus, or Bombardier certification
  • Knowledge of FAA, EASA compliance standards and DO-160, FAR 25 specifications

Responsibilities

  • Manage certification issues and coordinate testing for In-Flight Entertainment systems
  • Create Finite Element Models using PATRAN/MSc NASTRAN
  • Prepare various technical reports including Stress Analysis and Static Test Reports
  • Facilitate and perform pre-qualification engineering tests
  • Coordinate with multiple engineering departments to ensure compliance with standards
  • Ensure technical accuracy of all certification documentation
  • Update project schedules and manage multi-tasking between development and sustenance projects

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work opportunities
  • Unlimited PTO for exempt employees, with additional vacation and sick days for non-exempt employees
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 401(k) plan with 50% match up to 8%
  • Wide variety of additional benefits including wellness programs, legal assistance, education assistance, and more
Full Job Description
Overview

The position:

Support certification and installation of In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems by managing certification related issues with various other departments, preparing/providing technical documentation and coordinating/conducting various types of testing.

Responsibilities

What We're looking for:

Technical
  • Create a Finite Element Model in PATRAN/MSc NASTRAN of a large monument, shroud, avionics rack, bracket/fitting, etc.,run Nastran Solution 101 and 103, and interpreted the results.
  • Analyze unit/part to ensure that it will be able to pass the static analysis/test without excessive weight and cost
    Communicate feedback to designers (if necessary)
  • Prepare Stress Analysis Report, Interface Loads Report, Static Test Plan/Report or Vibration analysis report.
    Perform hands analysis for FEM validation.
    Knowledge of Boeing D6-55441 and D6-36440, and Airbus ABD, 9200, 9230 specifications is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with internal and external customer and provide professional convincing arguments for the stress analysis report.
    Strong analytical skills
  • Recent experience (within last 3 years) with certification for Boeing, Airbus, or Bombardier.
  • Work with various engineering groups - Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering and to help evaluate design for compliant with FAA, EASA, and OEM flammability, smoke and toxicity requirement, structural substantiation, and qualification plan.
  • Ensure all related documentation [drawings, test plans, Document Change Requests (DCRs), Document Change Notice (DCNs), Engineering Change Order (ECOs), and Notice of Change (NOCs)] are technically accurate and consistent before release.

Testing
  • Facilitate and/or perform pre-qualification (engineering tests) to identify failures during product development and provide technical solutions to problems.
  • Responsible for the successful qualification tests in a timely manner.
  • Ensure technical correctness, accuracy, documentation and release qualification reports as well as substantiation document.

Project Management
  • Coordinate the selection and ordering of parts, and test facility relations with Procurement, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Material Planning departments.
  • Update Design and Development schedules and assigned tasks working with Project Managers, Team Leaders, and Engineering Managers.
  • Ability to multi-task on between developing projects and sustaining projects

KNOWLEDGE / SKLLS REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to study and understand detailed mechanical drawings and exploded views.
  • Ability to understand DO-160 and FAR 25, specifically for compliance to 14 CFR 25.1309, 25.1353, 25.853, 25.855 & 25.859.
  • Ability to analyze problems using conventional (analysis) and computerized techniques.
  • Ability in developing and implementing test methods and procedures.
  • Ability to integrate information from more than one discipline (ME, EE, EMI, Product Planning & Manufacturing Engineering) to achieve results or successfully complete difficult and challenging assignments within a specialized field.
  • Work on problems of diverse to complex scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of variable factors.
  • Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, System
    Engineering, Civil engineer, Physics, Materials Science or equivalent degree.
  • Masters preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in certification process
  • 9 years in In-Flight Entertainment related field.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time to both domestic and international locations.

The salary range of $119,000 to $200,000 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. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum.

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.
  • We offer flexible-hybrid work opportunities.
  • 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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About Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation is a multinational electronics company based in Osaka, Japan. The company was founded in 1918 as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Panasonic Corporation in 2008. Panasonic produces a wide range of products, including televisions, home appliances, cameras, audio equipment, and automotive electronics. The company also provides business solutions, such as security systems, communication systems, and energy solutions. Panasonic has operations in over 160 countries and employs over 259,000 people.
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