MTS III, Software

About Us

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the industry leader in delivering inflight entertainment products such as movies, games, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth headphone connectivity. With over 40 years of history, we offer stability, career growth opportunities, and collaboration with bright minds in the industry. Our new global headquarters in Irvine, CA, located in the Park Place development near John Wayne Airport, provides onsite and hybrid employees with amenities including restaurants, shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, and outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, pickleball, and basketball.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain the Linux kernel, including device drivers and kernel modules for embedded platforms.
• Design and implement bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot) and manage secure and reliable system startup processes.
• Bring up Board Support Packages (BSPs) for custom hardware platforms ensuring seamless integration between hardware and software.
• Design and implement software components from bootloader to operating system, including Linux kernel, synchronization primitives, resource allocators, memory management, security, I/O systems, file system and storage (FLASH, SD, SSD, eMMC, UFS, etc), and various device drivers.
• Develop and configure initramfs and early user-space environments to support system initialization.
• Build and optimize toolchains for cross-compilation and embedded development workflows.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new boards and resolve integration issues.
• Work with test engineers to define validation strategies and ensure software quality through testing.
• Take ownership of deliverables, demonstrate accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Translate designs into software by analyzing functional specifications and interpreting complex system design specifications.
• Review, evaluate, and analyze design interfaces; prepare, review, and evaluate interface documentation, specifications, test plans, and procedures.
• Conduct analysis to define, analyze, and allocate requirements; prepare program-level and user-level documentation.
• Support system test programs and analyze system testing; support strategic system migration.
• Perform analysis to define, analyze, and allocate requirements; conduct system audits to ensure intended system functionality.
• Document designs in engineering documents including functional block diagrams and data/logic flow charts.
• Provide systems engineering support on systems, major system elements, and interfacing systems.
• Lead and direct the work of others.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience and 3+ years of Linux application development experience, or 9+ years of related software development experience in lieu of degree.
• Extensive experience in embedded Linux development, including kernel, bootloader, BSP, and initramfs customization.
• Solid understanding of hardware-software interaction and low-level system architecture.
• Expert-level C/C++ programming experience in a Linux environment, including TCP/IP network programming and device drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and make efficient use of resources.
• Ability to resolve complex problems quickly and efficiently, especially in real-time, performance, and reliability contexts within embedded systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-function teams to achieve positive results for complex projects.
• Experience mentoring, leading, and acting as a technical expert.
• High level of experience providing identifiable technical contributions to product/project success.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 10% of the time.
• IFE (In-Flight Entertainment) system development experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Exempt salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days, 7 sick days, and 3 personal days per year, with accrual rates increasing with tenure. All employees receive 11 company-paid holidays per year, plus a company closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA & HI) with options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO/DMO and Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
• 401K: 50% match on up to 8% contribution, fully vested from day one.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness Program, counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance, 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, and Service Award Program.
• Washington Residents: Eligible for Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $97,000 – $162,000 annually. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and location.