{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"45d21a9fb2b3edb65c8f9d8f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/45d21a9fb2b3edb65c8f9d8f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/45d21a9fb2b3edb65c8f9d8f","title":"Quality Test Engineer (Avionics/Electronics)","description":"Panasonic Avionics takes entertainment to new heights. We’re the world’s leading supplier of (IFEC) inflight entertainment and communications systems that allow passengers access to live TV, movies, music, interactive games, maps, and much more!\nQuality Staff Engineer\nWe are looking for a motivated, driven, and collaborative Quality Staff Engineer with 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Testing of IFE devices, or similar electronical devices. They will be involved in the end-to-end processes related to the quality of our Electronics products and services by ensuring effective collaboration across teams but also by confirming planning, design, development and release processes are adhered to. The role will be pivotal in making our existing products and services better through process improvements, while at the same time working with design and development teams to develop progressive processes and quality frameworks for new offerings.\nThe ideal candidate will have a broad background the quality testing of In-Flight Entertainment hardware, or electronic components such at TV’s, Radios, Computers, or Mobile devices. Experience spanning cross-functional areas such as Engineering, Project Management and Program Management, with experience in planning and development of testing. An acute eye for process waste reduction and streamlining is required.\nWHAT YOU WILL DO:\nImprove and/or implement quality operation procedures, work instructions, and quality planning.\nEvaluate and perform investigations on issues with products and services in order to establish formal root cause corrective actions.\nWork with various teams across the organization to resolve any reported non-compliances to the established process.\nAble to comprehend customer specifications, engineering drawings, engineering process specifications and test data.\nIdentify waste across the organization and develop proposal to establish a more lean and efficient process.\nDrive and socialize the proposed process improvements to the key stakeholders and obtain buy in to roll out new or revised processes with minimal supervision.\nAct as an agent of change and perform liaison activities across the organization whenever support is asked by our partner organizations.\nIdentify opportunities and formulate plans to improve value proposition to customers.\nParticipate in and document project milestone reviews for assigned tasks.\nPlan, track, and report progress to management in a timely fashion.\nProvide technical and process consultation and advice to peers.\nSupport various areas of the business such as supplier selection, Engineering, PMO, Airbus DOA, SQA, DQV, PAC deliverables review and sign off and more as needed.\nProvide expertise and support both inside and outside the quality organization.\nEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:\nBachelor's Degree in Electronics, Engineering or IT; or relevant experience (7+ years working experience in a related field)\n5+ years of proven experience in an Electrical Mechanics or Engineering role.\n2+ years in a role that encompased testing or quality assurance of hardware or electronic devices.\nWorking knowledge and experience in aspects involved in the creation, testing, and deployment of wireless, iOT, iOS, or, specifically IFE (In-Flight-Entertainment) products and services.\nAbility to manage more than one project at a time.\nMotivated to work well in a fast-paced environment on various projects at the same time.\nStrong desire to make a difference with the goal to delight the customer.\nFamiliar with developing solutions to problems of high complexity.\nStrong expertise, experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.\nProven ability to communicate and work with cross-functional departments and groups.\nKnowledge of DO-160/178/254 highly desirable.\nAbility to travel to domestic or international locations as required, up to 5% of the time\nAbility to face customer and engage in technical collaboration\nAbility to lift or move 25lbs., when needed. Computer Typing, 50% sitting, 25% walking, 25% standing.\nPanasonic 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. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $86,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee discount\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nRetirement plan\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nDay shift\nSupplemental Pay:\nBonus pay\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\nAbility to commute/relocate:\nIrvine, CA 92614: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)\nExperience:\nMATLAB: 1 year (Preferred)\nWork Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92614","company":"Panasonic","rawCompany":"panasonic","city":"Irvine","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T13:44:19.110Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Quality Test Engineer (Avionics/Electronics)","description":"Panasonic Avionics takes entertainment to new heights. We’re the world’s leading supplier of (IFEC) inflight entertainment and communications systems that allow passengers access to live TV, movies, music, interactive games, maps, and much more!\nQuality Staff Engineer\nWe are looking for a motivated, driven, and collaborative Quality Staff Engineer with 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Testing of IFE devices, or similar electronical devices. They will be involved in the end-to-end processes related to the quality of our Electronics products and services by ensuring effective collaboration across teams but also by confirming planning, design, development and release processes are adhered to. The role will be pivotal in making our existing products and services better through process improvements, while at the same time working with design and development teams to develop progressive processes and quality frameworks for new offerings.\nThe ideal candidate will have a broad background the quality testing of In-Flight Entertainment hardware, or electronic components such at TV’s, Radios, Computers, or Mobile devices. Experience spanning cross-functional areas such as Engineering, Project Management and Program Management, with experience in planning and development of testing. 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Computer Typing, 50% sitting, 25% walking, 25% standing.\nPanasonic 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. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $86,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee discount\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nRetirement plan\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nDay shift\nSupplemental Pay:\nBonus pay\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\nAbility to commute/relocate:\nIrvine, CA 92614: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)\nExperience:\nMATLAB: 1 year (Preferred)\nWork Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92614","datePosted":"2026-08-04T13:44:19.110Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T13:44:19.110Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Panasonic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Irvine","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"45d21a9fb2b3edb65c8f9d8f"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/45d21a9fb2b3edb65c8f9d8f"}}