Software Engineer (eXConnect)

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world's leading supplier of in-flight entertainment and communication systems. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California, Panasonic Avionics Corporation maintains corporate and engineering offices in Bothell, Washington; regional centers in Dallas, Singapore, London, Tokyo and Dubai; and field service, maintenance and sales facilities throughout the world. System production facilities are in Osaka, Japan.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to conduct research and development of real-time/embedded software for the eXConnect Broadband Wireless product within the Panasonic Avionics Global Communications Suite. Application development using C/C++, networked client-server applications, Linux kernel configuration, and/or network security methodologies. Will have specific technical project or product responsibility.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, designs, modifies and implements software applications from functional and system design specifications.

• Codes, integrates, tests, debugs, and refines the software to produce the required product.

• Develops software tools and subsystems to support software development, test, and reuse, and manages their implementation.

• Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes design interfaces.

• Prepares, reviews, and evaluates interface documentation, specifications, test plans and procedures.

• Supports system test programs and analyzes system testing results.

• Maintains the developed software efficiently through familiarity with software lifecycles.

• Documents designs in engineering documents including functional block diagrams and data/logic flow charts.

• Conducts in-depth troubleshooting and debugging of designs.

• Provides solutions and recommendations to project lead.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• C/C++ programming in Linux environment including TCP/IP & SNMP network programming are a must.

• Familiarity with network security methodologies a plus.

• Embedded H/W and S/W design experience with x86, Cortex ARM microprocessors, SoCs

• Understanding of wireless technologies (802.11b/g/n, MIMO, WAPs)

• Prior experience with multimedia application development including streaming audio/video servers and clients highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and make efficient use of given resources such as system lab time and downstream process owners and tasks.

• Ability to work well in a small-team setting and interface with customer, i.e. in the way of engineering documentation.

• Uses clearly demonstrable skills as an experienced professional within the Software Engineering field.

• Knowledgeable with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Electronic Engineering field.

• Familiarity with a variety of the discipline field’s concepts, practices and procedures.

• Demonstrated engineering communication expertise including concise written and verbal skills is a must.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering or Software Engineering.

• 10 or more years’ of software development experience.

• Some experience in Hardware/Software integration.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel to domestic or international locations as required, up to 5% of the time.

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