Hardware Test Engineer I

Panasonic Avionics Corporation develops inflight entertainment products and connectivity technologies for the aviation industry. The Hardware Test Engineer I designs, develops, tests, troubleshoots, and qualifies ground support equipment and test equipment for In-Flight Entertainment Line Replaceable Units, while supporting manufacturing, production, repair, and sustaining activities.

What you'll do:

• Designs and develop test equipment and test specifications for In Flight Entertainment (IFE) Line Replaceable Units (LRU)
• Design & development including layout, analysis, evaluation, prototype build and electromechanical components and systems
• 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 according to established 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 completed and released on time
• Work directly with Assembly technicians, or other technical support personnel as required in the Prototype and Production of the GSE
• Take ownership of GSE designs from concept through prototype, qualification, production, and sustaining
• Support solution while giving consideration to form, fit, function, weight, product ability, manufacturing, product marketing and cost
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Obsolescence, Product Planning, Material Planning, and suppliers on GSE components and production requirements

What they're looking for:

• 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 applie 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
• BS, BSEE, MSEE or related engineering degree
• 1-3 years' experience in areas such as higher mathematics, electronics, mechanics and circuit design

Benefits:

• This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.
• 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.
• 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.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.