System Engineering Intern- Irvine, CA

Panasonic Avionics Corporation seeks motivated System Engineering Intern to join our growing Engineering team in our Irvine, CA, office. The intern will learn about the latest SW tools and technology to simulate and model WIFI and BT antenna performance in an aircraft cabin environment. For intern, the student will gain experience working on IFE and IFC systems. Improve problem solving skills and learning new SW techniques This paid internship will start in June and continue through August 2025, with an opportunity to potentially continue through the school year.

Who we are:

For 40 years, Panasonic Avionics has strengthened the connection between the world’s airlines and their passengers. We are recognized globally for our experience and leadership in product innovation and customization, system reliability, and customer care.

We collaborate with over 300 airline customers to develop inflight entertainment and communications (IFEC) solutions that are designed to meet their unique fleet, brand, operations, and business requirements, based on state-of-the-art technology, connectivity, and industry know-how. Every year, more than 2.7 billion passengers enjoy an amazing entertainment experience flying onboard Panasonic-equipped aircraft.

The hourly wage range for this position is $26- $38. The final offer amount may vary and is based on the candidates year in school. 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.

o The intern will learn about the inflight entertainment and connectivity systems.

o The intern will use industry software tools such as Jira, JAMA, and Confluence.

o The intern will contribute to the development of aircraft cabin wireless simulation

o The responsibilities include but not limited to:

· create models for different aircraft types and cabin environments

· simulate Wi-Fi and Bluetooth performance

· validate simulation data results by comparing with measured data

· build a Raspberry-Pi based RF power meter for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth testing

· Develop software or automation scripts depending on their progress and

experience

What intern will gain:

· Gain real-world experience in a corporate environment

· Explore and discover career interests

· Enhance communication skills & build confidence

· Learn different engineering skills

·Willingness to learn systems engineering tools and processes

Knowledge of TCP/IP protocol

· Knowledge of one or more software simulation tools such as IBWave

· Undergraduate senior, or graduate student - Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Systems Engineering.

· Experience in Python, Linux, and coding skills

· Priority given to candidates with experience in MATLAB, Wireshark, Ethereal or other Networking analysis tool

· Priority given to candidates with knowledge of wireless communication technologies, e.g., o Wi-Fi o Bluetooth o Cellular o Satellite communications

· Priority given to candidates with experience in lab testing and knowledge of lab equipment such as packet sniffer, spectrum analyzer, digital multimeter.

· Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways

· Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

· Apply existing practices and procedures to analyze situations or data

· Ability to work cooperatively with others, take verbal and written instructions and communicate them as needed.

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

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·Willingness to learn systems engineering tools and processes

Knowledge of TCP/IP protocol

· Knowledge of one or more software simulation tools such as IBWave

· Undergraduate senior, or graduate student - Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Systems Engineering.

· Experience in Python, Linux, and coding skills

· Priority given to candidates with experience in MATLAB, Wireshark, Ethereal or other Networking analysis tool

· Priority given to candidates with knowledge of wireless communication technologies, e.g., o Wi-Fi o Bluetooth o Cellular o Satellite communications

· Priority given to candidates with experience in lab testing and knowledge of lab equipment such as packet sniffer, spectrum analyzer, digital multimeter.

· Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways

· Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

· Apply existing practices and procedures to analyze situations or data

· Ability to work cooperatively with others, take verbal and written instructions and communicate them as needed.

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

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