Sr. Embedded Software Engineer - Platform

Panasonic•Irvine, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Panasonic is developing a modern aircraft software platform built around a data-first architecture that uses shared system state, digital twins, and distributed communication patterns to enable scalable, resilient, and observable onboard systems. In this role, you will help design and implement embedded Linux software and foundational platform services that support the PAC Fabric, data-centric APIs, functional and device models, hardware abstraction, and service integration across aircraft head-end, seat-end, and ground-connected environments. We are looking for a motivated, collaborative Software Engineer who is excited to build modular platform services, data models, agents, and tooling that improve system observability, configuration governance, hardware independence, and predictable evolution of next-generation aircraft systems.

Requirements

Strong proven experience in C/C++, Golang, or Rust development; Golang and Rust are preferred, but strong C++ experience is acceptable.
Experience developing software under Linux in embedded or resource-constrained environments.
Experience with data-centric distributed messaging systems such as Zenoh, DDS, MQTT, or similar technologies.
Experience designing messaging topologies, routing strategies, and partitioning approaches in embedded environments.
Strong understanding of distributed systems principles, including reliability, scalability, fault tolerance, and service integration.
Experience working with structured data models, schema evolution, and system state modeling.
Understanding of secure data distribution, access control, and software security practices.
Experience integrating legacy systems through adapters, bridges, or translation layers.
Familiarity with observability concepts including telemetry, tracing, metrics, and service health monitoring.
Ability to resolve complex problems quickly and efficiently in embedded, distributed, and performance-constrained system environments.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with user-centric, iterative design and development cycles.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and make efficient use of resources such as system lab time, downstream process owners, and dependent tasks.
Experience leading and/or providing technical guidance to other engineers.
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.
Ability to effectively interact with senior internal and external personnel.
Demonstrated engineering communication expertise including concise written and verbal skills is a must.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of current hands-on development experience with one or more of the following: C/C++, Golang, Rust, embedded Linux software, distributed systems, or data-centric messaging solutions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with digital twin concepts and system state modeling is desirable.
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals such as TCP/UDP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, and DHCP is helpful, but deep network administration experience is not required.
Familiarity with containers, virtualization, Docker, or similar deployment technologies is desirable.
Familiarity with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and GitLab.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and environments.
In-Flight Entertainment domain knowledge and system development experience is a plus.
Advanced degree is desired.

Responsibilities

Designs, modifies, and implements complex embedded software solutions for onboard data distribution, messaging infrastructure, and platform services.
Defines, implements, and manages onboard messaging topology using Zenoh and related data centric messaging technologies, including routing strategies and partitioning.
Configures and optimizes data distribution paths based on system constraints, performance needs, and reliability requirements.
Codes, integrates, tests, debugs, and refines software to produce scalable, reliable, and maintainable platform solutions.
Develops tooling to visualize, troubleshoot, and validate messaging topology, data flows, and system state.
Enables observability through telemetry, tracing, metrics, and service health reporting.
Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes system designs, interfaces, integration approaches, and data flow requirements.
Prepares, reviews, and evaluates interface documentation, specifications, test plans, and procedures.
Assists in definition, analysis, and allocation of requirements.
Documents designs in engineering documents including functional block diagrams, data models, 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.