Project Engineer III

Overview

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a leader in inflight entertainment and communication products, delivering movies, games, live TV, Wi‑Fi, and Internet services. We also expand our GEO connectivity network into the LEO space and are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture.

Engineering Project Lead for In‑Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) systems on aircraft. Responsible for managing engineering efforts from initiation to delivery, including scope management, integration engineering solutions, design requirements, interface coordination with internal and external customers, and mentoring junior team members.

• Engineering Project Solutions
  • Develop multiple integration engineering solutions for installing IFEC in seats, monuments, and other cabin areas, and across aircraft structures.
  • Create and manage the statement of work (SOW) for IFEC integration.
  • Conduct technical evaluations and analyses to ensure feasibility and efficiency of solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to internal and external teams, leading technical kickoffs and establishing engineering plans.
  • Troubleshoot engineering problems and identify effective solutions during design, testing, and implementation.
  • Review integration engineering designs, drawings, and specifications to assure compliance with design requirements.
  • Identify and manage engineering risks, building mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Execute quality control processes to verify integrity and performance of designs and deliverables.
• Planning
  • Develop detailed project schedules with milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Coordinate with department teams on task durations, dependencies, and resource allocation.
  • Facilitate regular design review meetings to evaluate progress, risks, and schedule adherence.
  • Review technical aspects of vendor proposals and select suppliers based on engineering requirements.
  • Manage relationships with external partners to ensure deliverables meet quality and schedule expectations.
  • Integrate project schedules with the master Program Management schedule and ensure alignment with stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Program teams to adjust resource plans as schedules change.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Prepare communications defining project scope status, including ITCM, PDR, and CDR updates for stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Sales to develop commercial proposals, define engineering services, and reconcile costs.
  • Act as liaison between design engineers and internal/external stakeholders.
• Mentor
  • Mentor, train, and assist junior team members.
  • Assist with departmental and new employee training.

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing projects.
• Proven leadership with technical competencies in engineering principles, project management methodologies, and industry standards.
• Experience reviewing designs and building integration plans to meet requirements.
• Adaptability across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Self‑motivated, well organized, and detail oriented.
• Strong time‑management and multitasking abilities.
• Risk identification and mitigation skills.
• Creative problem‑solving and conflict resolution.
• Independent judgment to complete projects accurately and on‑time.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software (MS Project, Primavera, Jira, SAFe, Jama, etc.).
• Knowledge of AS9100 standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and junior staff.

• Education / Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field, or 9+ years of engineering/project engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical, mechanical, and/or systems engineering.
  • Experience in commercial aviation industry preferred.
  • PMP certification preferred.
• Other Requirements
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, domestically and internationally.

Salary range: $100,000 to $167,000. Final offer varies by skills, experience, and location. Additional discretionary bonuses may be awarded.