Machine Learning Engineer II

Overview

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For onsite and hybrid employees, amenities include:

• Access to many restaurants and shops
• Running trails
• Fitness deck
• Outdoor seating
• Dry cleaning
• Car wash
• Free garage parking
• Car charging stations
• Shuttle service for train commuters
• Outdoor games: bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball

For more information on Park Place visit www.parkplaceirvine.com

Who We Are

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and Bluetooth headphone connectivity. With a company history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and work with the brightest minds in the industry. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that values diversity in background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills, and more.

Learn more at www.panasonic.aero and view open opportunities at www.panasonic.aero/join-us/

The Avionics Way

The Avionics Way captures what makes our employees special. It comprises 5 core identifiers:

• Pioneers
• Problem Solvers
• Accountable
• Collaborative
• Customer Focused

Beyond a philosophy, The Avionics Way is our guide to daily practices. It provides a clear, actionable model to help employees at all levels realize their ambitions through outsized contributions to their teams and the company. It defines expectations for performance at all levels and establishes specific actions and modes of working to achieve our goals.

Responsibilities

Algorithm Development & Implementation

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models independently to optimize user experiences and enhance IFEC functionalities
• Develop machine learning frameworks, tools, and technologies using distributed computing, deep learning, or natural language processing
• Optimize models for performance, scalability, and interpretability

Machine Learning Infrastructure & Engineering

• Develop advanced feature engineering techniques
• Build robust data pipelines for efficient model training and inference
• Deploy machine learning models into production environments
• Integrate models with existing systems and applications
• Monitor model performance and address issues as they arise
• Maintain and update models to ensure continued relevance and accuracy

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work collaboratively with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to effectively communicate technical concepts and insights to drive project alignment and success
• Document methodologies, findings, and outcomes of experiments

Compensation

The salary range of $97,000 – $162,000 annually is one component of Panasonic's total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on data-driven applications, machine learning, or AI, preferably in the aerospace or tech industry
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar
• Expertise in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data processing technologies
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and drive projects to successful completion
• Proficient problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and a passion for innovation and technology

Preferred

• Advanced degree

What We Offer

Paid Time Off

• Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off with no fixed number, range, or limit to Personal and Vacation Days
• Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days, with accrual rate increasing with tenure
• All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year
• Corporate offices in the U.S. close between Christmas and New Year
• Additional compensation provided for operational positions required to work on holidays

Health Insurance

• Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA & HI) with options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family
• Dental PPO and DMO options
• Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP

Retirement & Financial

• 401(k) with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, fully vested from day 1
• FSA & HSA

Additional Benefits

• Wellness Program
• Counseling services
• Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child
• AD&D Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Dependent Care FLSA
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Program
• Employee Purchase Program
• Service Award Program

Washington State Employees

• Washington's Family and Medical Leave program
• Washington's Paid Sick Leave program

Policies

All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. The Company may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law.

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. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Requisition: REQ-155327