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Panasonic Avionics Corporation · 13 hours ago

Intern-Flammability Certification Engineering

Lake Forest, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a leader in inflight entertainment technology, and they are seeking a Flammability Certification Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will coordinate testing processes and analyze data related to flammability and heat-release certification in the aerospace industry.

Consumer ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturingTelecommunications

No H1B

Responsibilities

The intern will coordinate the shipment of flame and heat-release samples to 5-6 different test facilities and evaluate the resulting data for variability across labs

They will analyze heat-release and flammability performance, compare test-facility differences, and understand the underlying physics, including basic fluid-flow behavior

The intern will also collect test results, enter data into Jama, and help generate automated flammability statements and BOM outputs

The student will gain hands-on exposure to FAA flammability and heat-release certification processes used in the aerospace industry

They will learn how to interpret cross-facility test variability, understand heat-release physics, and apply fluid-flow concepts to material behavior

The internship also provides practical experience with Jama, data automation, and real-world certification workflows

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringChemical EngineeringMaterials ScienceHeat TransferFluid DynamicsCombustionData AnalysisPythonMATLABJamaExperimental WorkData InterpretationBasic CodingAttention to Detail

Required

Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university

Must be able to commute and work on-site 5 days a week

Applicants must be authorized to work on a full-time basis for any employer in the U.S

Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law

Attention to detail and the ability to compare results across different labs will be essential

Preferred

Preferred candidates are junior/senior undergraduates or graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science

Relevant coursework includes heat transfer, fluid dynamics, combustion, experimental methods, and data analysis

Skills in Python or MATLAB, Jama, basic coding for report automation, and the ability to interpret experimental results are strongly desired

This role is ideal for students who enjoy experimental work, data interpretation, and understanding how physics governs real test outcomes

Candidates with experience in fluids, heat-release fundamentals, or university lab testing will be especially strong fits