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

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The Position:

Controls, verifies and identifies software releases internally and for production release to the customer. Assigns software numbers and manages configuration and documentation for all software development and release. Interfaces with System Test, Development Test, Software Engineering, Customer Engineering, and other internal and external on software configuration status and releases. Organize, write, and publish operational, instructional, and maintenance documentation using established standards for format, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. Participate in reviews to validate technical data, and ensure customer standards and requirements are achieved. May provide guidance and direction on technical writing. Ensures that technical publications meet all specifications and customer requirements.

Configuration Management Processing

• Verify and Validate customer deliverables.
• Verify and Validate documentation of code changes for each version release.
• Ensures deliverable is per the customer, FAA and RTCA-DO178B requirements.
• Research inquiries from customer, PMO, field engineering regarding software shipments and distribution requirements.
• Issues and controls software configuration part numbers for release to the customer.
• Advises management on tasks and procedures that enhance or eliminate configuration control deficiencies, and able to implement improved processes.

Documentation

• Development and issuance of supporting configuration management software and technical documentation.
• Generates required certification documentation.
• Write and/or revise a variety of technical documents to include, but not be limited to, Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Component Maintenance Manuals, Fault Isolation Manuals, On-Aircraft Test Procedures and Service Bulletins/Letters in support of In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) and Cabin Services systems, components and test equipment.
• Generates Status Accounting Reports for configuration control of software.
• Interface with Engineers and other personnel as necessary to gather supplemental information.
• Coordinate work activity status and schedule to achieve customer requirements and delivery schedules.
• Analyze all available source data, such as drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering hardware and software documentation, test reports, and commercial specifications; and create the most appropriate method of presentation in the applicable technical publication.
• Verify the accuracy of technical manuals by assisting others in performing accuracy checks of prepared data, and providing direction to graphics design on the preparation of technical illustrations.

The salary or hourly wage range of $63,000 - $107,000 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.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Configuration Management and/or Technical Publication discipline required which should include CMMI, SEI and AS9100 type standards.
• 7-12 years of experience in CM.
• Proficient in the use of authoring tools (MS office suite of software applications i.e. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Experience in Visual Basic, C++, UNIX, Linux, Perl, shell scripting, application/web servers, make files, build files.
• Familiar with Enterprise applications (i.e. Oracle)
• Ability to lead department projects that require management of allocated team members.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Position requires a thorough knowledge of commercial aviation documentation and guidance specifications (i.e. ATA iSpec2200, S1000D, ASD-Simplified Technical English).
• Ability to resolve issues with SCM, field engineering, management, order administration and program management.
• Ability to analyze change documentation to ensure that it is adequate to generate SBR's.
• Ability to resolve discrepancies between software and software documentation provided by developers, SCM records, management and PMO.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

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 areasonable accommodationbecause 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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