Aircraft Integration Engineer II

Panasonic•Bothell, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a leading provider of inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems. The Electrical Aircraft Integration Engineer II is responsible for designing and integrating hardware for IFEC systems throughout all phases of aircraft development, from concept to delivery. This role involves executing design tasks, supporting integration efforts, and collaborating with various teams. The engineer will also represent the company through domestic and international travel for on-site installations, surveys, and customer engagements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field).
2 years of engineering experience in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical.
Understanding of airline regulatory guidelines and OEM design requirements.
Exposure to aircraft electrical wiring design; supports senior engineers.
Knowledge of mechanical structural design.
Basic proficiency in CAD software (CREO, Routed System Designer, BricsCAD, Team Center, Siemens Capital & NX).
Introductory knowledge of avionics components: wire and connectors; learning component functions.
Basic skills in Microsoft Office.
Understanding of avionics manufacturing processes.
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.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to both domestic and international locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial aviation industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop integration engineering solutions for IFEC installation in seats, monuments, and other cabin areas, as well as external aircraft modifications.
Interpret customer requirements into engineering designs in collaboration with senior engineers.
Perform technical evaluations and analyses to validate design feasibility.
Identify and collaborate with senior engineers to resolve engineering risks and design challenges.
Conduct aircraft surveys to collect detailed design data and identify integration constraints.
Lead on-site aircraft installations and support First Article Inspections (FAIs) to verify design compliance and resolve integration challenges.
Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers for successful deployment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system integration.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
Utilize CAD tools and engineering software for design tasks.
Participate in Technical Kick Off (TKO) meetings and contribute to engineering plans.
Document design deliverables and identify key integration tasks.
Contribute to internal Design Quality Verification (DQV) meetings, presenting designs, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions.
Lead design reviews (ITCM, PDR, CDR) and resolve technical challenges.
Create engineering documentation including 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.
Learn and apply compliance principles.
Observe and use tools like B-PALL and RCCA for learning.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off for exempt salaried employees.
14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days for non-exempt hourly employees, with accrual rate increasing with tenure.
11 company paid holidays per year.
Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
Additional compensation for operational positions working on holidays.
Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser.
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.
401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, fully vested from day 1.
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program (for Washington residents).
Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program (for Washington residents).