Certification Engineering Intern-Lake Forest, CA

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is seeking motivated Certification Engineering Intern to join our growing Engineering team in our Lake Forest, CA office. This 12 week paid internship will start in June and continue through August 2025 with an opportunity to potentially continue through the school year.

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.

The hourly wage range for this position is $26- $38. 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.

How you will spend your summer:

• Structural, flammability and environmental testing and analysis.

• Assist in setting up the abuse load tester, new flammability lab, etc.

• Assist cert engineers on orders, Cogs and testing. Learn the Certification principles.

• Work with various engineering groups – Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electro-Magnetic Interference to help evaluate selection of new materials for Line Replacement Units (LRU) and Commodities that are compliant with FAA, EASA, and OEM flammability, smoke and toxicity requirement, structural substantiation, and qualification plan

• Ability to study and understand detailed mechanical drawings and exploded views.
• Ability to multi-task between projects.
• Familiar with Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier certification and Airworthiness requirements pertaining to Flammability, Smoke and Toxicity, Structural Test Plan, Qualification Plan, and establishing Qualification Basis is a PLUS.
• Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbally to all levels of the organization
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, take verbal as well as written instructions and communicate instructions as needed.
• Preferred Junior or Senior level standing
• Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil engineering, Physics, and Materials Science majors preferred

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.  

• Ability to study and understand detailed mechanical drawings and exploded views.
• Ability to multi-task between projects.
• Familiar with Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier certification and Airworthiness requirements pertaining to Flammability, Smoke and Toxicity, Structural Test Plan, Qualification Plan, and establishing Qualification Basis is a PLUS.
• Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbally to all levels of the organization
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, take verbal as well as written instructions and communicate instructions as needed.
• Preferred Junior or Senior level standing
• Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil engineering, Physics, and Materials Science majors preferred

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.