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PANASONIC CORP OF NORTH AMERICA Electrical Systems Design Engineer - Avionics in Kennard Corner, Washington
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, WiFi, 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. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to The Position: Responsible for engineering IFE projects within the Systems Installation group from an electrical/mechanical/seat design standpoint; from systems integration to installation. Shall be responsible to engineer, design and develop system installation packages based on customers', regulatory and OEM's requirements for production and retrofit applications. Has specific technical project or product responsibility. Support Systems Installation Group Support Program Management, Certification, Marketing and other departments to coordinate program requirements. Provide support for planning, customer meetings, preliminary design review (PDR), critical design review (CDR), First Article Inspection (FAI), aircraft surveys, aircraft installations, etc. Review products and provide feedback to Senior Engineers and Management. Coordinate design requirements and review applications for existing programs. Work with external engineering groups to integrate third-party vendor equipment with our systems. Provide technical direction to members of assigned work teams. Engineer, Design and Develop System Installation Packages Engineer projects from a seat integration design standpoint under the direction of a Senior Engineer. Engineer and coordinate electrical, and seat installation designs for new aircraft production and retrofit applications. Utilize AutoCAD, CATIA, PRO-E or equivalent design tool to perform design responsibilities for wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, seat configuration, wiring/structural installation drawings, etc. Provide inputs to Drafters for systems design criteria to support aircraft installations. Assist in the guidance and direction for problem solving to Drafters. Perform work distribution to Drafters as required under Senior Engineer's guidance. Documentation Support development of drawing/document standards per customer and regulatory agency requirements. Design and develop in-flight entertainment electrical, mechanical, and seat installation engineering documentation to support airline customer's requirements. Documentation includes aircraft wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, wire removal, structural installation, wiring routing drawings, seat configurations, and electrical load analysis reports, etc. The salary range of $62,000 - $104,000 is 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. What We're Looking For: BSEE, BSME or other relevant Engineering discipline. 0-3 years' of mechanical/electrical/seat design experience in the aircraft industry. Possess a strong background and understanding of airline regulatory guidelines and design requirements for aircraft wiring. Solid understanding of avionic component parts utilized in the design and manufacture of cable assemblies and sheet metal brackets (i.e. connectors