About this role
Software Developer Intern-Irvine, CA (100% On-site)
At Panasonic Avionics Corporation, interns play a meaningful role in driving innovation and shaping the future of inflight entertainment. We’re excited to welcome motivated, forward-thinking students to join our growing teams for Summer 2026. Our paid internships run 100% on-site from May/June through August/September, and candidates must be actively enrolled students during the program.
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, WiFi, 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!
To learn more about internship program visit: https://www.panasonic.aero/internships
Responsibilities
Project Scope:
- End to end airside and ground automated network validation using AI tools.
- Gain the hands-on experience of applying your Networking knowledge to inflight communication systems encompassing LEO and GEO satellite networks using AI tooling, Python, Gitlab pipelines.
- Incremental improvement to end to end test validation and software quality
Applicants must be authorized to work on a full-time basis for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any type of employment-based visa at this time.
The hourly wage range for this position is $25- $43. 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.
Qualifications
- Degree disciplines: Networking, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
- Knowledge: Linux, networking (DNS, DHCP, firewalls, IP addressing, routing)
- Code Skills: python, gitlab
- Must be able to commute and work on-site 5 days a week
- Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university
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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About Panasonic
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.
What you'll do
- The intern will work on end-to-end airside and ground automated network validation using AI tools. They will gain hands-on experience with inflight communication systems and contribute to software quality improvements.
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