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Overview

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 (https://napanasonic.icims.com/proxy/classic-data/classic-data-spa/export/profile/JOB/www.panasonic.aero) and for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/ (https://napanasonic.icims.com/proxy/classic-data/classic-data-spa/export/profile/JOB/www.panasonic.aero/join-us/)

Responsibilities

The Position:

The **Senior Manager of Machine Learning** will lead end-to-end development and deployment of machine learning systems that power our connected and digital ecosystem — spanning airborne edge computing, cloud infrastructure, and customer-facing applications.

This leader combines deep machine learning expertise with systems-level understanding — capable of taking models from concept to production at scale using modern distributed systems, Kubernetes, and containerized microservices. They drive both technical excellence and organizational maturity, mentoring engineers and data scientists while fostering a culture of experimentation, speed, and reliability.

Technical Leadership & System Integration

+ Lead design and deployment of end-to-end ML systems, from data ingestion and feature engineering to production inference and monitoring.

+ Oversee modernization of legacy pipelines and integration with cloud-native architectures using Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD frameworks.

+ Ensure ML models are productionized as scalable APIs and services integrated into broader digital platforms.

+ Partner with Software, Cloud, and Data Engineering teams to design highly available, distributed ML systems on AWS or equivalent platforms.

+ Establish best practices for model lifecycle management, observability, and performance optimization.

+ Champion MLOps practices and advocate for cross-team reuse of components and data pipelines

Strategy & Innovation

+ Develop and execute the company’s ML roadmap aligned to digital and customer experience strategy.

+ Identify opportunities where AI/ML can enhance operational efficiency, personalization, and connectivity performance.

+ Stay abreast of emerging AI trends (generative AI, LLMs, reinforcement learning, real-time inference) and evaluate their practical applicability.

+ Foster a culture of experimentation, with rapid prototyping and data-driven decision-making.

Leadership & Talent Development

+ Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers — building leaders and technical depth.

+ Coach managers and senior ICs to scale their influence and technical acumen.

+ Create a high-performance environment emphasizing accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Cloud, and Systems Engineering teams to drive alignment and shared outcomes.

+ Manage departmental budgets, capacity, and strategic planning for data and ML initiatives.

The salary range of $163,000 – $273,000 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.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.

+ 8+ years of experience in data science, software engineering, or machine learning systems.

+ 3+ years leading technical teams or managing other managers.

+ Strong background in end-to-end ML systems, including data pipelines, model development, deployment, and monitoring.

+ Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.

+ Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, and distributed computing.

+ Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and MLOps/DevOps best practices (CI/CD, observability, automation).

+ Proven ability to drive organizational transformation and coach senior engineers and managers.

+ Excellent communication, influencing, and cross-functional leadership skills.

+ Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.

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.

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