AI Automation Process Assurance Engineer I

Overview

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, Wi-Fi, 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! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. If you want to learn more about us, visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to https://careers.na.panasonic.com/avionics/jobs.

Responsibilities

The Position:

The AI Automation Process Assurance Engineer I is an individual contributor within the Software Process Assurance (SPA) team, combining AI and automation solution development with core process assurance responsibilities. Approximately half of the role focuses on developing and maintaining AI-enabled solutions that improve process efficiency, engineering visibility, governance, and data-driven decision-making across SPA and partnering departments, including cross-functional initiatives that address broader engineering and operational needs. The other half focuses on core SPA responsibilities, including process improvement implementation, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) management, KPI tracking, and compliance verification. The role focuses on software engineering processes and process governance rather than functional software testing.

Working closely with the Software Process Assurance Manager, senior SPA engineers, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Global Quality stakeholders, this role supports the execution and continuous improvement of process assurance while developing AI and automation solutions for SPA and broader cross-functional needs. The position applies engineering governance principles and applicable standards, such as AS9100 and DO-178, while preserving appropriate human oversight and accountability.

AI Automation Engineering for Software Process Assurance

• AI-Assisted Code Review: Enhance, maintain, and scale AI-enabled code and artifact review workflows that evaluate software changes against coding standards, internal process procedures, and software requirements.
• Automated Requirements Traceability: Develop, maintain, and enhance automated scripts and workflows that verify bidirectional requirements traceability across engineering systems, flagging coverage gaps and broken links early in the SDLC.
• Defect Pattern & Recurrence Analytics: Apply AI and data analytics techniques to historical defect logs, audit findings, and incident records to detect recurring failure patterns and support proactive issue prevention.
• KPI & Trend Reporting Automation: Build and maintain automated data pipelines, dashboards, and anomaly-detection alerts for SPA metrics generation, trend identification, and data-driven decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Automation Support: Identify opportunities for AI augmentation within SPA and, as capacity and priorities allow, support broader AI-enabled automation initiatives across partnering departments.

Core Software Process Assurance & Operational Execution

• Process Improvement Implementation: Partner with engineering teams and SPA leadership to implement, tailor, and standardize documented software processes, procedures, work instructions, and quality checklists.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA): Lead or participate in RCCA investigations for non-conformances and repeat defects, facilitating root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action (CAPA) tracking, effectiveness verification, and lessons-learned sharing.
• KPI Monitoring & Get-to-Green Plans: Track, analyze, and report SPA key performance indicators in partnership with metric owners; support the execution and tracking of get-to-green recovery plans.
• Lifecycle Compliance & Audit Support: Conduct targeted process audits, phase-gate reviews, and compliance assessments—while ensuring inspection-ready objective evidence—to verify adherence to internal QMS procedures and applicable customer, OEM, and regulatory standards (e.g., AS9100, DO-178).
• Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration: Collaborate with offshore, cross-functional, and Global Quality counterparts to resolve process gaps and ensure consistent SPA execution across programs.

The salary range of $69,000 - $115,000 is just 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. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. 

Qualifications

What we're looking for: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Entry-level or early-career experience (typically 0–2 years) in software development, scripting/automation, data analytics, process assurance, engineering governance, or process improvement. Relevant internships, academic capstone projects, or applied AI/automation projects will be considered.
• Exposure to Agile/SAFe software development methodologies, requirements management, version control/CI/CD workflows, or regulated engineering standards such as AS9100 or DO-178 is preferred.
• Programming & Automation: Hands-on experience or coursework in programming/scripting (e.g., Python, SQL, or similar) and developing or maintaining automation scripts, API integrations, or data workflows.
• Applied AI & Data Analysis: Working familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, AI-assisted analysis, or machine learning techniques for pattern recognition, trend detection, and workflow automation.
• Process Assurance & Engineering Governance: Foundational understanding of process assurance, SDLC governance, compliance verification, requirements traceability, configuration management, process improvement, and RCCA methodologies.
• Data Visualization & Enterprise Tools: Experience with data reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Grafana, Excel) and familiarity with ALM/work management platforms (e.g., Jira, Jama, GitLab).
• Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, process assurance, project management, and other partnering functions.
• Responsible Automation Mindset: Proactive, builder-oriented approach to applying AI and automation while maintaining appropriate human review, engineering judgment, and accountability.

Our Principles: Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude What We Offer:

• At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
• Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1. 
• Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program. 
• Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, 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.

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. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on 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. 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 Corporate.

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