Our 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. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Develop, deploy, and administrate programs based on quality principles to maintain and improve the existing Software Quality Assurance process with regards to the accountabilities listed below.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain procedures for assuring highest standards of Software quality for products and services.
• Assess the software life cycle processes and associated outputs to obtain assurance that the objectives are satisfied; deficiencies are detected, evaluated, tracked, and resolved; and that, the software product and software life cycle data conform to appropriate certification requirements
• Determine and enforce compliance to current processes across all departments involved with production of Software and Services products
• Relentlessly seek opportunities to organize and promote corporate-wide quality improvement efforts
• Directly responsible for assessing, reviewing, and driving improvements to work partners’ new and existing Quality Indicators and KPIs
• Responsible for evaluation and development of improved processes, in collaboration with our work partners, aimed at improving Quality and customer satisfaction. One of the triggers being the Quality Indicators and KPIs.
• Represent the team in internal and external meetings, as required. For example, during internal Quality Review meetings or external Quarterly Business Review meetings with customers
• Responsible for supporting the Quality Management System internal and external audit activities including all preparation efforts associated with them
• Responsible for promoting and developing RCCA activities and framework as well as closing the loop on RCCA Software, Systems and Services identified gaps.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance to the DOA framework from Airbus through the established P&PA function

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical degree or and equivalent combination of technical education, training and experience.
• 10 years of broad aerospace software engineering experience of which 3 years should be in software quality assurance including conducting internal quality audits as Lead auditor.
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in leading technical personnel and complex activities in the field of technical operations and quality management.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough working knowledge of DO-178B/C, AS9100D and AS9115A
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
• Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s).
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
• Manages, perhaps through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

The salary 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. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

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.

• We offer flexible remote work options depending on your role. Where possible, we offer fully remote or hybrid work opportunities.

• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive unlimited PTO. 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 plus a paid company-wide shut down in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year.
• 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
• 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 Corporation.