Software Engineering Intern - Android AOSP

Panasonic

Posted 28 days ago

Internship

Beaverton, Oregon

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will support Android system-level development initiatives, contributing to custom Android platform builds and troubleshooting system issues. They will also assist in platform enhancement projects and collaborate with hardware teams to ensure system stability.

This internship is perfect for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, preferably from colleges in the Pacific Northwest. The ideal candidate will contribute to Android platform development by modifying AOSP framework components and system services and must be available to work on-site 5 days a week.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Android

AOSP

C/C++

Java

Kotlin

Debugging

Troubleshooting

System Development

Platform Engineering

Code Reviews

System Performance

Documentation

Collaboration

Integration

Optimization

Agile

Job Description

Overview

Software Engineering Intern - Android AOSP - Portland, OR (100% on-site)

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation, interns play a meaningful role in driving innovation and shaping the future of inflight entertainment. We’re excited to welcome motivated, forward-thinking students to join our growing teams for Summer 2026. Our paid internships run 100% on-site from May/June through August/September, and all candidates must be actively enrolled students during the program.

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!

To learn more about internship program visit: https://www.panasonic.aero/internships


Responsibilities

The Android AOSP Platform Engineer Intern will work under the guidance of senior platform engineers to support Android system-level development initiatives. This role involves contributing to custom Android platform builds, troubleshooting system issues, and assisting with platform enhancement projects.

  • Contribute to Android platform development by modifying AOSP framework components and system services.
  • Debug and resolve platform-level issues in Android builds across different device configurations.
  • Work with native C/C++ code, Java/Kotlin framework services, and HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) implementations.
  • Assist in porting and integrating new features into custom Android builds.
  • Collaborate with BSP (Board Support Package) and hardware teams to ensure system stability.
  • Participate in code reviews following AOSP contribution guidelines.
  • Help optimize system performance, boot time, and memory usage.
  • Document platform modifications and maintain build configurations.

What you will get from this experience:

  • Hands-on experience with production Android AOSP framework enabling.
  • Hands-on experience with platform SW integration validation with focus on Android AOSP.
  • Mentorship from senior Software engineers.
  • Exposure to the full software development lifecycle.
  • Exposure to SAFe agile methodologies.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelors in Computer Science
  • Colleges in the PNW (Oregon, Washington) are preferred. Students graduating from Portland High schools are also preferred.
  • Must be able to commute and work on-site 5 days a week.
  • Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university.

Applicants must be authorized to work on a full-time basis for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any type of employment-based visa at this time.

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 Corporation

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Panasonic

For 40 years, Panasonic Avionics has strengthened the connection between the world’s airlines and their passengers. We are recognized globally for our experience and leadership in product innovation and customization, system reliability, and customer care. We collaborate with over 300 airline customers to develop inflight entertainment and communications (IFEC) solutions that are designed to meet their unique fleet, brand, operations, and business requirements, based on state-of-the-art technology, connectivity, and industry know-how. Every year, more than 2.7 billion passengers enjoy an amazing entertainment experience flying onboard Panasonic-equipped aircraft.

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