MTS I, Software Engineer

Panasonic Corporation of North America; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible-hybrid work

Unlimited PTO

Medical insurance (Aetna/Kaiser)

401K with company match

Wellness Program

Job summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is seeking an engineer to assist in research, development, validation and maintenance of real-time/embedded software. You will work on low-level development, OS/Kernel configuration for Linux/VxWorks across hardware architectures, and verify hardware via software.

The role involves C/C++, device drivers, networked client-server apps and database-driven software, with emphasis on robust, secure networking and media streaming capabilities.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 0-3 years work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, modifies and implements software applications from specs.
• Codes, tests, debugs, and refines software to produce the product.
• Develops tools to support software development, testing and reuse.
• Enhances software to improve efficiency and robustness.
• Reviews and analyzes design interfaces.
• Prepares interface documentation, test plans and procedures.
• Assists in requirements analysis and allocation.
• Supports system test programs and analyzes results.
• Maintains software through lifecycle familiarity.
• Documents designs with diagrams and data/logic flows.
• Assists in troubleshooting and debugging designs.

Skills

C/C++ (Linux)

TCP/IP networking

Device drivers

Network security

Multimedia apps

Engineering documentation

Education

B.S. in CS/CE/SE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Who We Are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, Wi-Fi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry.

If you want to learn more about us, visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to https://careers.na.panasonic.com/avionics/jobs

The position:

Assist in research/development/validation and maintenance of real-time/embedded software including low-level development. OS/Kernel configuration Linux/VxWorks (BSP) for various hardware architectures as well as verifying hardware through software. Develop in C/C++, hardware device drivers, networked client-server applications, multiple database driven applications, and/or network security methodologies.

Responsibilities

What we're looking for:

• Plans, designs, modifies and implements software applications from functional and system design specifications.
• Codes, integrates, tests, debugs, and refines the software to produce the required product.
• Develops software tools and subsystems to support software development, test, and reuse, and manages their implementation.
• Enhances software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency and robustness.
• Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes design interfaces.
• Prepares, reviews, and evaluates interface documentation, specifications, test plans and procedures.
• Assists in definition, analysis and allocation of requirements.
• Supports system test programs and analyzes system testing results.
• Maintains the developed software efficiently through familiarity with software lifecycles.
• Documents designs in engineering documents including functional block diagrams and data/logic flow charts.
• Assists in the troubleshooting and debugging of designs.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• C/C++ programming experience in Linux environment including TCP/IP network programming and device drivers are a must.
• Familiarity with network security methodologies a plus.
• Prior experience with multimedia application development including streaming audio/video servers and clients highly desirable.
• Familiarity with a variety of the discipline field's concepts, practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and make efficient use of given resources such as system lab time and down stream process owners and tasks.
• Demonstrated engineering communication expertise including concise written and verbal skills is a must.
• Ability to work well in a small-team setting and interface with customer, i.e. in the way of engineering documentation.
• Learn to use professional concepts and apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
• Generally applies existing practices and procedures to analyze situations or data.
• Ability to plan engineering activities to perform assigned tasks.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 0 - 3 years' work experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

May require travel up to 25% of the time to domestic and/or international locations.

The hourly pay rate of$33.17 to $55.29is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum.

Our Principles:

Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude

What we offer:

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.

• We offer flexible-hybrid work opportunities.
• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive unlimited PTO. 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 plus a paid company-wide shut down in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year.
• 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.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1
• Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporation.

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