Electrical Systems Design Engineer I

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a leader in inflight entertainment technology. The Electrical Systems Design Engineer I role involves supporting engineering projects related to electrical and mechanical design, coordinating with customers and manufacturers, and developing aircraft installation packages.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects within the Systems Installation group from an electrical/mechanical/seat design standpoint; from systems integration to installation
• Support engineering design and development of aircraft installation packages based on customers and OEM's requirements for production and retrofit applications
• Support senior engineers to coordinate programs with customers and OEM's
• Coordinate with Panasonic Avionics external engineering design groups for drawings and data to aid in design efforts
• Coordinate with manufacturers for design changes and updates
• Support supervisor and senior systems engineers in program schedule generation and project tracking
• Maintain engineering drawing files and configuration control of released drawings by archiving/filing
• Utilize Auto CAD, CATIA, Pro-E or equivalent design tool to perform design/drafting responsibilities for wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, seat configuration, wiring/structural installation drawings, etc
• Develop block library parts for engineers/designers
• Design support includes aircraft wiring design, cable assemblies, seat configuration, wire routing installations, disconnects, etc
• Support and coordinate systems designs for production and retrofit applications with all departments/vendors
• Review and check engineering data/drawings for accuracy, errors and traceability
• Support the design of installation engineering documentation to support airline customer's requirements

Skills

• BSEE, BSME or other relevant Engineering discipline
• 0-3 years' experience in CAD/drafting software and applications
• Knowledgeable in understanding of aircraft and avionic terms
• Exercise knowledge and flexibility to develop and support installation designs and other data to maintain department CAD database
• Ability to support calculations for aircraft analysis reports and interface requirements
• Ability to link multiple drawings to databases and Panasonic Avionics document control system
• Ability to work in a team environment and accept required roles and responsibilities
• Ability to effectively communicate, in English, both written and verbally
• Ability to plan engineering activities to perform assigned tasks
• Learn to use professional concepts while applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
• Generally applies existing practices and procedures to analyze situations or data
• This position requires up to 25% travel to support coordination meetings and program reviews at manufacturers
• Knowledge of Auto CAD, CATIA, Pro-E or other design software experience is a plus

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.
• Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.
• 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

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