Systems Engineering Intern

Panasonic

Posted 12 days ago

Full Time

Irvine, California

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will contribute to the development of aircraft cabin wireless simulations and create models for various aircraft environments. Responsibilities also include validating simulation data and building hardware for RF testing.

This Systems Engineering internship at Panasonic Avionics offers hands-on experience with inflight entertainment and connectivity systems. The role involves using industry software, contributing to wireless simulation development, and building RF power meters. Ideal candidates should be actively enrolled students eager to enhance their engineering and communication skills in a corporate environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Systems Engineering

Jira

JAMA

Confluence

Wireless Simulation

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

RF Power Meter

Raspberry-Pi

Software Development

Automation Scripting

Data Validation

Modeling

Job Description

Overview

System Engineering Intern- Irvine, CA (100% onsite)

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 intern will learn about the inflight entertainment and connectivity systems.
  • The intern will use industry software tools such as Jira, JAMA, and Confluence.
  • The intern will contribute to the development of aircraft cabin wireless simulation
  • The responsibilities include but not limited to:
  •  create models for different aircraft types and cabin environments
  •  simulate Wi-Fi and Bluetooth performance
  • validate simulation data results by comparing with measured data
  •  build a Raspberry-Pi based RF power meter for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth testing
  • Develop software or automation scripts depending on their progress and experience

What intern will gain: 

· Gain real-world experience in a corporate environment

· Explore and discover career interests

· Enhance communication skills & build confidence

· Learn different engineering skills


Qualifications

o The intern will learn about the inflight entertainment and connectivity systems.

o The intern will use industry software tools such as Jira, JAMA, and Confluence.

o The intern will contribute to the development of aircraft cabin wireless simulation

o The responsibilities include but not limited to:

· create models for different aircraft types and cabin environments

· simulate Wi-Fi and Bluetooth performance

· validate simulation data results by comparing with measured data

· build a Raspberry-Pi based RF power meter for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth testing

· Develop software or automation scripts depending on their progress and

experience

What intern will gain: 

· Gain real-world experience in a corporate environment

· Explore and discover career interests

· Enhance communication skills & build confidence

· Learn different engineering skills

REQ-153596

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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