Panasonic Avionics Corporation · 18 hours ago
Systems Installation Sr. Staff Engineer I
Bothell, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expPanasonic Avionics Corporation is seeking a Systems Installation Sr. Staff Engineer I to oversee engineering IFE projects within the Systems Installation group. The role involves engineering, designing, and developing system installation packages, providing technical direction to lower-level engineers, and supporting various departments to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Support Systems Installation Group
Support Program Management, Certification, Marketing and other departments to coordinate program requirements for complex programs requiring extensive investigation and clarification
Provide support for customer meetings, preliminary design review (PDR), critical design review (CDR), First Article Inspection (FAI), aircraft surveys, aircraft installations, etc
Review products and provide feedback 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 training of staff for systems knowledge and design criteria to support aircraft installations
Develop standards and methods to increase efficiency and reduce departmental operating costs
Engineer, Design and Develop System Installation Packages
Engineer projects from a structural/wiring/seat integration design standpoint under the direction of management
Engineer and coordinate electrical, mechanical, seat system designs for new aircraft production and retrofit applications
Provide inputs to Drafters and less senior Engineers for systems design criteria to support aircraft installations
Provide guidance and direction for problem solving to Drafters and less senior Engineers
Review new products and provide feedback to Management
Oversee and engineer projects from a structural/wiring/seat integration design standpoint
Aid in on-board aircraft troubleshooting and coordination in the troubleshooting of issues
Generate work distribution to Systems Engineers and Drafters as required to support customer programs under management guidance
Documentation
Support development of drawing/document standards per customer and regulatory agency requirements
Design and develop in-flight entertainment electrical/mechanical/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 configuration, and electrical load analysis reports, etc
Develop and implement drawing/document standards per customer and regulatory agency requirements
Track program design schedules and coordinate with other organizations to ensure on-time design deliverables
Qualification
Required
BSEE, BSME or other relevant Engineering discipline
10-15 years' of electrical/mechanical/seat design experience in the aircraft industry
Possess an advanced level of understanding of airline regulatory guidelines and design requirements for aircraft wiring
Advanced knowledge of avionic component parts utilized in the design and manufacture of cable assemblies and sheet metal brackets (i.e. connectors, contacts, wire types, sheet metal materials, finish, etc.)
Ability to apply knowledge of equipment, avionic wiring, seat and installation requirements to develop unique system solutions
Exhibit an advanced degree of understanding of aircraft and avionic terms
Proven ability to develop and implement test methods and procedures
Demonstrated ability to lead multi-function teams to achieve positive results and perform as a technical expert and a source of information
Provide leadership and/or technical direction to other engineers
Highly proficient in project planning while addressing external/internal dependencies and associated logistics across multiple functions
Ability to manage multiple projects and monitor project schedules to ensure on-time delivery
Extensively modifies existing process, procedures or methods to develop appropriate solutions
Adept with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Electronic Engineering field
Demonstrated experience providing identifiable technical contributions to the success of a product or project
Proven ability to develop technical approach or design, resource, allocation or time schedule on projects
Use skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
Work on problems of diverse to complex scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of variable factors
Resolve a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways
Ability to effectively interact with senior internal and external personnel
Possess strong business acumen and conduct oneself in a professional manner when dealing with customers, co-workers, vendors, etc
Highly effective time management skills
Ability to effectively communicate, in English, both written and verbally
This position requires up to 30% domestic or international travel to support coordination meetings and program reviews at manufacturers
Preferred
Minimum of one year lead or supervisory experience is preferred
Company
Panasonic Avionics Corporation
For 40 years, Panasonic Avionics has strengthened the connection between the world’s airlines and their passengers.
5001-10000 employees
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