IFEC Engineering Project Lead (Aircraft Systems)

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Lake Forest (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible-hybrid work

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Job summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation seeks an Engineering Project Lead for In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity systems. You will manage integration engineering from initiation to delivery, including scope, interfaces, requirements, and mentor a growing team.

You will develop detailed project schedules, coordinate with departments and external partners, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and regulatory standards across multiple aircraft programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 9+ years in engineering/project engineering.
• 5+ years in electrical, mechanical, and/or systems engineering.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple integration engineering solutions for IFEC installation across seats, cabins, and aircraft structures.
• Create and manage SOWs for IFEC integration and coordinate with internal/external teams.
• Review designs, identify risks, and ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and support training within the department.
• Coordinate schedules, resources, and vendor proposals to align with program milestones.
• Maintain stakeholder communication with ITCM, PDR, and CDR updates.

Skills

Leadership

PM methodologies

MS Project

Primavera

Jira

SAFe

Jama

AS9100 knowledge

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Jira

SAFe

Jama

Job description

Panasonic Avionics Corporation seeks an Engineering Project Lead for In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity systems. You will manage integration engineering from initiation to delivery, including scope, interfaces, requirements, and mentor a growing team.

You will develop detailed project schedules, coordinate with departments and external partners, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and regulatory standards across multiple aircraft programs.