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Overview

MTS IV, Software

Responsibilities

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/.

The Position:

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking to hire a Software Engineer who can create media related In Flight Entertainment core software. Position involves research, design and development of software running in Linux environment to decode, encode, transport, and play media in the latest Panasonic Avionics IFE displays.

Major Responsibilities

Projects include low level drivers, kernel level SW development, software to handle various audio and video encoding and container formats and streams. Will have specific technical project or product responsibility.

As a Software Engineer you will

• Plan, design, implement and modify software applications from functional and system design specifications.

• Code, integrate, test, debug, and refine core software in C/C++ in Linux and Android • Work with various media encoding and media container and transport mechanisms to create the best IFE experience for the passenger.

• Develop software tools and subsystems to support software development, test, and reuse, and manage their implementation.

• Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency and robustness.

• Review, evaluate, and analyze design interfaces.

• Prepare, review, and evaluate test plans and procedures.

• Assist in definition, analysis, and allocation of requirements.

• Support system test programs and analyze system testing results.

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

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

The salary or hourly wage range of $116,000 – $194,000 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.

Qualifications:

What we require from you

• Proficient in C/familiarity with C++ programming in Linux, including real time multi-threaded embedded software development

• Network programming experience including TCP/UDP/IP

• Experience with various media technologies such as MPEG1/2/4, H.264.265, AAC, AC3, and various containers and transport mechanisms such as MPEG2-TS, MOV, AVI, RTP, RTSP, HLS, DASH

• Experience with media subsystems in Linux such as V4L, ALSA, openGL, directFB

• Experience with audio/video DRM systems

• Experience with AOSP media framework and audio/video rendering pipelines is a plus

• Experience with audio/video processing such as resampling, format conversion and enhancement is also a plus

• Experience with creating product solutions that are robust and scalable.

• Solid knowledge of embedded software development concepts

• Proficient with the Linux environment and Open-Source software development tools.

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

• Use expertise, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Proficient with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Software Engineering field.

• 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.

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with user-centered, iterative design and development cycles.

• Ability to work well in a small team setting. Some interface to customer in the way of engineering documentation also required.

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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

+ Advanced degree is preferred.

+ 10-15 years' of related experience.

+ 8+ years' of embedded software development experience.

+ 8+ years' of current hands on development experience with one of the following: C, PHP and/or Shell

+ Scripting experience. Very high technical competence with a track record of strong coding.

+ IFE System Development experience is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

+ Advanced C programming experience in Linux environment including TCP/IP network programming.

+ PHP, Shell Scripting, Unix/Linux, MySQL, Algorithm Development, Data Manipulation, Data Aggregating/Processing.

+ Excellent SQL, MySQL or related database language skills.

+ Strong experience in Linux and/or Unix environments.

+ Strong understanding of working with data such as data manipulation, data aggregation, data processing, or related.

+ Familiarity with network security methodologies a plus. Prior experience with multimedia application development including streaming audio/video servers and clients highly desirable.

+ Ability to resolve complex problems quickly and efficiently. IFE development involves many system level issues including real time, performance and reliability requiring understanding of distributed processors in an embedded system environment. Many problems are multi-dimensional requiring non-traditional solutions to fit within the constraints of an embedded system providing highest value to the customer and end user to bring entertainment in an aircraft.

+ Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with user-centered, iterative design and development cycles.

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

+ Demonstrated ability to lead multi-function teams to achieve positive results and perform as a technical expert and a source of information.

+ Provide leadership and/or technical guidance to other engineers.

+ Highly proficient in project planning while addressing external/internal dependencies across multiple functions.

+ Proven ability to extensively modify existing processes, procedures or methods to develop appropriate solutions.

+ Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures.

+ Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.

+ Works on problems of diverse to complex scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of variable factors.

+ Demonstrable experience providing identifiable technical contributions to the success of a product or project.

+ Proven ability to develop technical approach or design, resource, allocation or time schedule on projects.

+ Ability to effectively interact with senior internal and external personnel.

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

+ Familiarity with a variety of discipline field concepts, practices and procedures.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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

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