Software Engineer, Embedded / Linux

About the Role

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is seeking a curious, hands-on Software Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing and supporting software used for configuring, testing, validating, and troubleshooting complex networks of embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications and automation tools for engineering, manufacturing, and field operations.
• Troubleshoot software, Linux, networking, and hardware-interaction issues.
• Work with embedded devices, networked equipment, and hardware peripherals.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines to solve challenging technical problems.
• Create technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and deployment procedures.
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Software Development

• Experience with one or more programming languages; C/C++ preferred.
• Understanding of basic software design and object-oriented programming principles.
• Git and modern source-control practices (GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, code reviews).

Linux and Systems

• Familiarity with application development on Linux platforms.
• Understanding of Linux operations and basic operating-system fundamentals.
• Exposure to Android application development is a plus.
• Exposure to virtualization and container technologies such as KVM, libvirt, and Docker is a plus.
• Exposure to computer vision technologies such as vision models, machine learning, and image processing is a plus.

Networking

• Basic understanding of publish/subscribe architectures.
• Understanding of TCP/IP fundamentals and basic familiarity with DHCP, routing, switching, bridges, and VLANs.
• Familiarity with network diagnostic tools such as tcpdump or Wireshark is a plus.

Embedded Systems and Hardware Integration

• Exposure to embedded Linux development.
• Basic understanding of hardware components, block diagrams, and schematics.

Problem Solving and Communication

• Accurate, thorough, and clear technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 0-3 years of proven experience in software engineering with demonstrated depth in Linux systems and software development.
• Relevant experience may include internships, coursework, research, open-source contributions, or personal projects.
• Experience with machine learning or AI-assisted tooling is a plus.
• Curious, detail-oriented, and self-driven.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and/or internationally (up to 5% of the time).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.