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Location: California
Job type: Permanent
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Panasonic Avionics Corporation
About PAC:
Who We Are: Panasonic Avionics takes entertainment to new heights. We’re the world’s leading supplier of (IFEC) inflight entertainment and communications systems that allow airborne passengers to get their fix of live TV, movies, music, interactive games, maps, and much more! We make traveling on airplanes more exciting!
What We Value:
As an organization, we value people who are motivated and driven. We value a collaborative work environment that enhances careers and positively impacts society. We value our diverse work culture committed to delivering products and achieving high results. Seeing our products bring delight to others is just one way we measure success.
Why You Should Join:
A job is only part of what we offer. See how you can flourish in a career while getting the support and resources from some of the most talented people in the industry. You will work on technology that makes traveling the world that much better. Lastly, you will be rewarded with world class benefits and competitive wages. Come aboard, we’ve been expecting you!
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JOB SUMMARY
Maintain correct technical operations of Panasonic’s eXConnect satellite network. This includes designing satellite network updates, monitor system performance and diagnosing and fixing network problems.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Design operational system updates
* Create, analyze, and design operational updates to the Ku satellite network such as map files, option files, and regulatory files that ensure continued operation at the highest efficiency
* Trade study analysis on capacity addition, satellite system design, and the most efficient use of capacity by performing link budget and RF analysis of the options.
* Support various engineering groups in designing and testing of new products and services in the lab and field as needed.
Technical focal to resolve operational issues
* Own and resolve complex technical issues with the operations of satellite network. Responsible to drive issues to closure.
* Project manage technical issue resolutions that require cross functional team work
* Provide Level 3(high level) technical support to the Operations Center
Review and monitor operational performance
* Generate and design periodic performance metrics that ensure the proper operation of the eXConnect network.
* Work with the operations center to investigate network problems.
Coordinate PAC interaction with GCS partners
* Coordination of equipment, network and process change introductions with internal PAC departments and indentify systemic issues with 3rd party vendors
Deploy and configuration control of system updates
* Generate and review the technical requirements and plan for deploying updates to the system
* Maintain configuration control of software and hardware interoperability requirements
Process Improvement
* Work to continuously improve the efficiency of GCS
* Automate processes where practical
* Maintain detailed documentation of network configuration and decisions.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
* Experience with satellite system design including.
* iDirect modems or equivalent modems including both system operations and air interface
* Satellite Link budgets, RF analysis, and coverage areas.
* Knowledge and familiarity with the following
* DVB-S2
* Automatic Beam Switching
* Wireless technologies (GSM, 3G, 802.11, …)
* Antenna theory and design
* Possess strong team building skills that allow you to lead people from other groups for which you do not have authority.
* Independent problem solving skills, must be well-balanced with understanding of system/business vs. customer goals to ensure the best technical and business solution is reached.
* Works on diverse issues with minimal supervision.
* Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (i.e. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio)
* Possess excellent communication and presentation skills combined with the ability to effectively interact with customers and a diverse range of internal organizations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
BS EE or 4 year technical degree is required (i.e. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Physics, Mathematics) or 4 years related equivalent specialized satellite network experience. MSEE preferred.
* • 4-7 years experience with satellite systems and RF engineering.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability for 10-20% travel domestic and internationally as required.
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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 Corporation of North America.
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