Electrical Aircraft Integration Engineer IV

Panasonic•Bothell, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is hiring an Electrical Aircraft Integration Engineer IV to design and integrate hardware for In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) systems throughout aircraft development, from concept through delivery. The role develops and leads integration solutions for installing IFEC in cabin seats and monuments, elsewhere in the aircraft, and in external fuselage and empennage modifications. It translates customer requirements into engineering solutions, evaluates feasibility, manages technical risks, and ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks. The engineer leads aircraft surveys, on-site installations and First Article Inspections for complex programs, and works with suppliers and internal stakeholders to align designs. The role also leads technical kickoffs, internal Design Quality Verification meetings, and design reviews; develops engineering plans and documentation; supports proposals and strategic stakeholder engagements; and provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers. Work includes travel to domestic and international locations for installations, surveys, and customer engagements, with travel of up to 30% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field).
8 years of engineering experience in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical.
Experience in the commercial aviation industry.
Advanced understanding of airline regulatory guidelines and OEM design requirements.
Expertise in aircraft electrical wiring design, including power, gigabit Ethernet, and fiber optics.
Advanced aircraft mechanical structural design knowledge.
Advanced proficiency in CAD software, including CREO, Routed System Designer, BricsCAD, Team Center, Siemens Capital, and NX; ability to guide others.
Strong knowledge of avionics components, including wire, connectors, circuit breakers, relays, switches, and impedance matching.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.
Strong familiarity with avionics manufacturing processes.
Effective time management and ability to handle multiple complex tasks.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including helping resolve technical problems.
Leadership and ability to work independently and in team environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting with multiple organizational levels, suppliers, and customers.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to domestic and international locations.
Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead integration engineering solutions for IFEC installations in aircraft seats, monuments, other cabin areas, and aircraft areas including external fuselage and empennage modifications.
Translate customer requirements into integrated engineering solutions across multiple projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
Conduct technical evaluations and analyses to assess engineering feasibility and efficiency.
Identify and resolve engineering risks across projects and design mitigation plans.
Lead aircraft survey efforts, defining survey scope and coordinating teams so collected data supports system integration and regulatory compliance.
Lead on-site aircraft installations or oversee First Article Inspections; validate integration against design intent and regulatory standards and guide teams in resolving on-site issues.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to align designs.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
Lead use of CAD tools and engineering software across projects and establish consistent modeling standards and design deliverables.
Support proposal development by defining engineering scope and assumptions.
Represent design engineering in strategic stakeholder engagements.
Lead Technical Kick Off meetings and establish engineering plans and technical scope for programs.
Lead internal Design Quality Verification meetings to validate design quality, resolve discrepancies, and align with regulatory and customer expectations.
Lead ITCM, PDR, and CDR design reviews and provide technical leadership in resolving challenges throughout development.
Build and define engineering documentation, including integration design drawings, specifications, System Block Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Assembly Drawings, Seat Configurations, Service Bulletins, Engineering Orders, Electrical Load Analyses, and Work Instructions.
Contribute to safe, high-quality system integration solutions and support technical strategy aligned with department goals.
Mentor junior engineers through coaching and training activities.
Support process improvements and corrective actions, including updates to SPMs and DQVs.
Apply FAA regulations, Panasonic standards, and AIEC processes in daily engineering work.
Participate in knowledge-sharing tools and forums such as B-PALL, RCCA, and Rearview.
Make design decisions within assigned scope and escalate issues appropriately.
Participate in planning discussions, Tech Board reviews, milestone checklists, and TKOs; encourage feedback and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off for exempt salaried employees; non-exempt hourly employees accrue vacation, sick, and personal days, with accrual increasing with tenure.
11 company-paid holidays per year; U.S. corporate offices also close between Christmas and New Year.
Medical insurance through Aetna and Kaiser (California and Hawaii), with multiple coverage options.
Dental PPO and DMO options and vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Health management and wellbeing programs, including a Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, and other support resources.
401(k) with a 50% match on up to an 8% contribution; fully vested from day one.
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
Eligible Washington residents may access Washington Family and Medical Leave and Paid Sick Leave programs.
The role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.