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Panasonic Avionics Corporation · 1 day ago

Ground Support Equipment Design Engineer (Electrical)

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$38.46/hr - $64.42/hr

3+ years exp

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a leader in delivering inflight entertainment products and is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Design Engineer (Electrical) to join their team in Irvine, CA. The role involves engineering design and development of Ground Support Equipment, including circuit layout and testing, while collaborating with various departments to ensure product manufacturability and compliance with specifications.

Consumer ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturingTelecommunications

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Victoria C.

Responsibilities

Performs sustaining, design & development including layout, analysis, evaluation, prototype build, and testing of mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical components and systems

Designs and develop test equipment and test specifications for In Flight Entertainment (IFE) Line Replaceable Units (LRU)

Performs qualitative and quantitative tests to determine properties, characteristics, and performance of materials, circuits, mechanisms, assemblies and Test Units

Design and develop electronic circuits and assemblies

Record and analyze test data. Select hardware and material assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements

Validate the GSE software functionality per test matrix

Apply standard mathematical and hands-on techniques, procedures and criteria to engineering assignments

Follows all departmental QOP and WI processes to ensure all documentation is generated, completed and released in a timely manner

Work directly with Assembly technicians, or other technical support personnel as require in the Prototype and Production of the GSE

Take ownership and responsibility for product designs

Assist in the determination of a problem solution while giving consideration to form, fit, function, weight, product ability, manufacturing, product marketing and cost

Help lead the coordination efforts and activities between Manufacturing, Obsolescence, Product Planning and Material Planning departments for the selection and ordering of parts, materials, components, or processes with vendors and suppliers

Repair and sustain GSE products and ensure product manufacturability

Work with the respective Project Manager or when required independently to generate and update Design and Development schedules

Formulate a design plan or work from technical objectives and overall schedules as specified by senior project staff

Qualification

Circuit designTest equipment developmentElectronic circuit designHigher mathematicsMechanical systems analysisTechnical report preparationCreativityTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

BS, BSEE, MSEE or related engineering degree. Graduate coursework is desirable

3-5 years' experience in areas such as higher mathematics, mechanics and circuit design

Ability to travel to Japan and other domestic and international locations as required approximately 5% of the time

Highly proficient in designing and developing requirements from specifications, oral instructions, or preliminary sketches

Advanced ability to design, analyze circuits and equipment using conventional and computerized techniques

Advanced ability to develop and implement test methods and procedures

Advanced skill level in preparing technical reports and documentation for submission to management

Proficient with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Electronic Engineering field

Ability to perform as a technical expert and a source of information

Demonstrated experience providing identifiable contributions to the success of a specific product/project

A Certain degree of creativity and latitude is required

Uses professional concepts and applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues

Develop solutions to clearly defined problems of moderate to diverse scope. Analysis involves selecting the best alternative method or process from among several existing alternatives or based on evaluation of identifiable factors

Use expertise, experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Benefits

Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off.

Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI).

401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.

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.