What are the responsibilities and job description for the MTS V, Software position at PAC Panasonic Avionics Corporation?
MTS V, AOSP(Android Open Source Project) Engineer
Our new Center of Excellence is conveniently located Hillsboro, Oregon in the Amber Glen Business Park.
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! 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. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.
The Position:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Android AOSP (Android Open Source Project) Low-Level Porting Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for porting Android's AOSP to a wide range of hardware platforms, focusing on low-level system integration, optimization, and customization. You will work closely with hardware engineers, software teams, and other stakeholders to ensure Android runs efficiently and effectively on new devices and platforms. Additionally, your expertise in deploying Android in virtualized environments and containers (VMs and Android in Containers) will be essential for expanding the use of Android on modern infrastructures.
Responsibilities
- Low-Level Porting:** Lead the porting of AOSP to new and existing hardware platforms, ensuring seamless integration with the underlying hardware components (e.g., SoCs, drivers, bootloaders, power management).
- System Debugging:** Troubleshoot and resolve complex low-level issues, such as hardware/software interaction problems, kernel bugs, and boot-time failures.
- Kernel Development & Customization:** Work with the Linux kernel and device drivers to ensure compatibility with Android, including modifying or creating custom drivers for hardware components.
- Optimization:** Optimize performance for power consumption, system responsiveness, and hardware-specific features to ensure the best possible user experience on new devices.
- Android in VMs and Containers:** Design, implement, and optimize Android’s operation in virtualized environments (VMs) and containerized infrastructure, ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient deployment of Android applications.
- Work on deploying Android in VM environments like QEMU, VirtualBox, or VMware, focusing on performance tuning and stability.
- Implement Android in containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), optimizing container performance and ensuring compatibility with Android's resource management mechanisms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Android's interaction with VM/container environments, including performance bottlenecks and resource contention.
- Collaboration:** Coordinate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, and QA) to develop and maintain device-specific customizations, such as hardware abstraction layers (HALs) and firmware support.
- Testing & Validation:** Implement rigorous testing processes, including functional testing, regression testing, and performance benchmarking, to ensure a stable and reliable Android port.
- Documentation:** Provide thorough documentation for the porting process, custom modifications, and issues encountered, ensuring maintainability and scalability of the solution.
- Mentoring:** Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members, helping them grow their skills in AOSP porting, system-level development, and Android deployment in VMs and containers.
The salary or hourly wage range of $133,000 – $223,000 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. 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.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 5 years of experience in Android system development, including AOSP porting and low-level customization.
- Strong experience in Android kernel development, Linux drivers, and hardware abstraction layers (HALs).
- In-depth knowledge of Android internals, including the boot process, system libraries, and resource management.
- Proficiency in C/C programming and debugging tools (e.g., GDB, JTAG).
- Extensive experience with Android development tools and source control systems (e.g., AOSP repo, Git).
- Familiarity with ARM architecture and SOCs (System on Chips) used in Android devices.
- Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS) is a plus.
- Solid understanding of Android’s operation in virtualized environments and containerized infrastructure.
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex low-level issues.
- Knowledge of Android build system (e.g., make, ninja) and bootloader integration.
- Strong understanding of Linux kernel architecture, device drivers, and hardware interaction.
- Familiarity with Android’s power management mechanisms and optimization techniques.
- Expertise in deploying and managing Android in VM environments (QEMU, VirtualBox, VMware) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, container orchestration, and resource management for Android.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across various teams.
- Experience with Android device bring-up from scratch.
- Familiarity with U-Boot or other bootloader systems.
- Experience with cross-compilation tools and build environments for embedded systems.
- Contributions to open-source Android projects or experience with custom Android ROMs.
- Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Helm.
- Knowledge of Android’s deployment and operation in cloud-based environments or edge computing.
- Experience with Android’s interaction with cloud services or hybrid cloud infrastructures.
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.
Salary : $133,000 - $223,000
