Aircraft Integration Engineer I

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a leader in providing inflight entertainment products and solutions. The Aircraft Integration Engineer I will be responsible for designing and integrating hardware for In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) systems, collaborating with teams, and supporting on-site installations and customer engagements.

Responsibilities

• Develop the integration engineering solutions that install IFEC in seats, monuments, and other areas of the cabin, as well as solutions for installing IFEC across other areas of the aircraft including external fuselage and empennage modifications
• Interpret customer requirements into engineering designs in collaboration with senior engineers
• Performs foundational technical evaluations and analyses to validate design feasibility
• Recognize engineering risks during design and development activities. Collaborate with senior engineers to resolve design challenges during development
• Independently conduct aircraft surveys to collect detailed design data across multiple cabin and structural zones. Validate existing documentation, identify integration constraints, and ensure survey results support accurate design execution
• Lead on-site aircraft installations and/or actively support First Article Inspections (FAIs) to verify design compliance and resolve moderate integration challenges. Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure successful deployment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system integration
• Ensure full compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks
• Learn and apply CAD tools and engineering software to support design tasks
• Participate in Technical Kick Off (TKO) meetings, collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver the engineering plans to have a successful Program. Document design deliverables and identify key integration tasks for the aircraft system
• Actively contribute to internal Design Quality Verification (DQV) meetings by presenting design work, identifying quality risks, and recommending corrective actions. Ensure engineering deliverables meet design standards and program requirements
• Leads design reviews (ITCM, PDR, CDR) and resolves technical challenges
• Creates engineering documentation: integration design drawings, specifications, and installation documentation (System Block Diagram, Wiring Diagrams, Assembly Drawings, Seat Configurations, Service Bulletins, Engineering Orders, Electrical Load Analysis, Work Instructions)
• Support Process Improvements
• Follow Compliance Standards: Learn and apply compliance principles
• Engage in Knowledge Platforms: Observe and begin using tools like B-PALL and RCCA for learning

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, and/or related engineering field)
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to both domestic and international locations
• Effective time management and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Problem-solving; escalates issues appropriately
• Works independently on assigned tasks and contributes effectively to team efforts
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal. Interacting with multiple levels in an organization, as well as suppliers and customers
• Engineering experience in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical preferred
• Experience in commercial aviation industry preferred
• Exposure to electrical wiring design; supports senior engineers
• Knowledge of mechanical structural design
• Basic proficiency CAD software (CREO, Routed System Designer, BricsCAD, Team Center, Siemens Capital & NX)
• Introductory knowledge of avionics components: wire and connectors; learning component functions
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office

Benefits

• 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.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
• Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.

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