Software Engineering Intern

Software Engineering Summer Intern- Portland, OR

*must be enrolled in school at time of internship*

Panasonic Avionics takes entertainment to new heights. We’re the world’s leading supplier of (IFEC) in-flight entertainment and communications systems that allow passengers access to live TV, movies, music, interactive games, maps, and much more!   

We are looking for motivated, driven, and collaborative Software Engineering Interns to join a talented team that conducts research, design and development of software running on Linux, QNX, Android to power our latest products. SW group is responsible to provide a micro-service based software products for Panasonic Avionics Devices. This paid internship will start in May/June and continue through August/September 2025, with an opportunity to potentially continue through the school year.    

How will you spend your summer:

• Interns will have an opportunity to work on multiple projects during the course of the internship under the guidance of the Senior Engineers.  
• Potential projects include: embedded system or x86 based development/engineering for better production efficiency, improve test automation, and support forward/backward compatibility.

What you bring to the internship: 

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree who will be a Junior or Senior in Fall 2025 

• Preferably Juniors, Seniors, or Graduate students pursuing Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) degree 

• Ability to work cooperatively with others, take verbal as well as written instructions and communicate instructions as needed. 

• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally to all levels of the organization as well as external customers. 

• Generally, applies existing practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data. 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks. 

• Knowledge of embedded hardware and software development. Familiar with IoT and pub-sub framework. Experience with sensing and machine learning application, for example gesture recognition. 

• Preferred Skills 

• Embedded computing device, e.g. Arduino 

• IoT framework, e.g. MQTT 

• Docker, Linux 

• C/C++, Python, JS 

The hourly wage range for this position is $28- $35.  The final offer amount may vary and is based on the candidates' year in school. 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.       

Who we are:   

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.   

Our Principles   

Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude   

Visit us at www.panasonic.aero to learn more!   

 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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