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Form of workOur new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com.
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 www.panasonic.aero
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The Position:
Supervises software systems development function, including the design, development, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs for software enhancements and new products. Identifies, develops and executes implementation according to organizational needs and priorities. Supervises interactive software testing for monthly updates. Works closely with media engineers, internal support organizations and field support organizations, as well as external vendors to assure quality and on time delivery to airline customers.
- Responsible for supervising resources to develop, integrate and test software solutions
- Provides daily status including meaningful metrics and KPIs to management and department personnel on status of programs under development
- Develops methods to trace and report on monthly update issues and how they relate to programs and/or individuals.
- Responsible for the timely resolution and reporting of issues found during development
- Provides technical leadership when needed to solve development issues, and drive the best solutions for functionality, performance, reliability and cost
- Identify process enhancements and optimizations and report to management.
- Supports all internal departments and external entities with regard to monthly update interactive testing
- Identifies process enhancements and optimizations to increase quality and velocity of deliveries.
- Hire, train, develop and appraise direct reports.
- Administers and executes policies and procedures that affect direct reports and the workflow of the work unit.
- Support and offer guidance to team and various engineering design/development activities
The salary or hourly wage range of $108,000 – $181,000 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.
- BS/BA college degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent
- 5 years work experience in engineering, software development, project engineering, system engineering or project management.
- 2 -3 years of aircraft industry experience specifically IFE industry.
- Technical knowledge of Panasonic’s IFE systems is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership ability or prior lead experience. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills.
- Motivate, monitor and mentor staff as needed. Teach and Train new testers.
- Strong team building and leadership skills required.
- Strong Time-Management skills required.
- Ability to prioritize and distribute responsibilities within the team.
- Ability to interact with others in a professional manner
- Will have direct reports.
- Ability to resolve management issues, quality and on-time delivery
- Ability to work most issues with team without escalation (or independently).
- Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects is preferred.
Our Principles:
Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
What We Offer:
At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
- Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
- Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
- 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.
- Other offerings include: 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.
All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate.
