Overview: Analytical Engineer I Responsibilities:
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. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.
The Position:

JOB SUMMARY

• Primarily responsible for the analysis, design and qualification of Panasonic’s LRUs from the standpoints of Thermal and Structural Rigidity to meet customer requirements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or equivalent
• 0-4 years’ of experience in areas such as Electronics Packaging, Computer/Laptop/Ultra mobile PC design, thermal, strength of materials, properties of materials and machine design
• 0-4 years’ of CFD and FEA experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires strong analytical skills and thorough understanding of Heat Transfer, CFD, Strength of Material, Structural Dynamics, FEA and Vibration Fundamentals through graduate coursework and work experience
• Experience in commercial CFD/Thermal simulation tools preferably ANSYS Icepak
• Prior experience in structural analysis using FEA software - ANSYS Mechanical/Workbench
• Experience in using CAD software
• Experience in using LSDYNA
• Should be able to operate thermal chambers and vibration shaker tables
• Should be able to design and construct test fixtures to validate simulation results
• Knowledge of RTCA/DO-160, Airbus and Boeing requirements a plus
• Highly adept in determining and developing requirements from specifications, oral instructions, or preliminary sketches
• Ability to develop and implement analysis and test methods/procedures under the supervision of
• Management
• Ability to resolve a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways
• Exemplary technical writing ability to prepare reports and documentation for submission to management and customers
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact within the team and outside the team
• Strong organizational skills to be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of variable factors
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

• Perform thermal analysis on electronic assemblies (LRUs for In-Flight Entertainment) by utilizing classical hand calculations and computer models using heat transfer and modern CFD simulation techniques
• Perform board level as well as LRU level structural analysis on the said assemblies using strength of material, advanced vibration and thermo-mechanical theories and also computer simulations using FEA
• Provide direction to mechanical and electrical designers early on into the project (before
• PCB or sheet metal fabrication) to minimize/eradicate thermal and structural related design issues
• Attend critical design reviews to ensure thermal and structural suggestions were implemented properly. Verify nothing has changed in design to invalidate past findings
• Interface with airline seat vendors to understand installations configurations, foresee issues and develop solutions to system thermal challenges
• Work with test engineer/technicians to define test setup and perform thermal/structural tests to correlate simulation with test results
• Generate presentations and analysis reports for internal and external customers with emphasis on design issues and proposed fixes while meeting tight schedules and strict cost targets
• Create and regularly update analysis process handbook for the analysis group and also maintain and implement “lessons learnt” for designers, yourself and other analysts
  The salary or hourly wage range of $80,000 – $134,000 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. 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.
  What We’re Looking For: