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Product Development Intern roles in engineering, materials science, and industrial design qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign your I-983 training plan. A STEM-designated CIP code on your degree is required to activate the extension.
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(Internal: MTS II, Software)
Responsibilities:
Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com
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
The Position:
- Support the development of test strategies, test plans, test environments, and reports for manual or automated testing.
- Define automation strategies, automation cases for functional, regression, and system testing of complex software and hardware systems.
- Review requirements for testability and define test data, manual and automated test strategies, with an automation first mindset.
- Development, enhancement and deployment of automated functional tests, integration tests and system end-to-end tests through automation test frameworks.
- Development of manual tests to supplement automated tests.
- Integrate and maintain hardware/software test environments, including test racks.
- Execute test cases, test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts, validate results and provide first-tier triage for issues found during test execution.
- Document test results, issues found, and generate test reports.
- Collaborate with Test and Development teams to ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions for issues found during test execution.
- Reproduce, debug, isolate and report issues and verify fixes.
- Evaluate and convert manual test cases into automated test cases.
- Work closely with Development and Test teams to transform testing into a CI/CD environment.
- Position involves working at test racks in a lab environment.
The wage range of $39.42 - $66.35 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives (please also ensure to include a full list of “other forms of compensation” applicable to any posting too, and this would include GEB, NQDC, commissions, profit-sharing, as just some illustrative examples). 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.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years’ work experience.
- Demonstrated programming skills with a focus on automated test scripting on Linux. Tools include Python/Pytest, Selenium, Expect, Appium, Postman, shell scripting, HTML, Javascript, etc.
- Good understanding of Unix/Linux OS environments. Familiarity of systems administrator capabilities and Linux shell scripting.
- Knowledge of SQL (MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases and languages.
- Good understanding of Computer Networks and Embedded Systems.
- Familiarity with DevOps CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab.
- Familiarity with Virtualization, Containerization, Docker Containers.
- Understanding of software testing methodologies (functional and non-functional) and testing techniques (Grey Box, Black Box, Regression, Stress).
- Familiar with software development tools such as Gitlab, Jira.
- Familiar working with Waterfall and Agile/Scrum development methodologies and environments.
- The ability to understand system-level wiring diagrams and hardware interfaces is an advantage.
- Self-motivated and self-driven.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation.
- A willingness to learn new technologies, skills, processes, etc.
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.
- Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
- Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
- 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
- Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
- Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture. 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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SDET - Software Development Engineer in Test II
(Internal: MTS II, Software)
Responsibilities:
Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com
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
The Position:
- Support the development of test strategies, test plans, test environments, and reports for manual or automated testing.
- Define automation strategies, automation cases for functional, regression, and system testing of complex software and hardware systems.
- Review requirements for testability and define test data, manual and automated test strategies, with an automation first mindset.
- Development, enhancement and deployment of automated functional tests, integration tests and system end-to-end tests through automation test frameworks.
- Development of manual tests to supplement automated tests.
- Integrate and maintain hardware/software test environments, including test racks.
- Execute test cases, test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts, validate results and provide first-tier triage for issues found during test execution.
- Document test results, issues found, and generate test reports.
- Collaborate with Test and Development teams to ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions for issues found during test execution.
- Reproduce, debug, isolate and report issues and verify fixes.
- Evaluate and convert manual test cases into automated test cases.
- Work closely with Development and Test teams to transform testing into a CI/CD environment.
- Position involves working at test racks in a lab environment.
The wage range of $39.42 - $66.35 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives (please also ensure to include a full list of “other forms of compensation” applicable to any posting too, and this would include GEB, NQDC, commissions, profit-sharing, as just some illustrative examples). 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.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years’ work experience.
- Demonstrated programming skills with a focus on automated test scripting on Linux. Tools include Python/Pytest, Selenium, Expect, Appium, Postman, shell scripting, HTML, Javascript, etc.
- Good understanding of Unix/Linux OS environments. Familiarity of systems administrator capabilities and Linux shell scripting.
- Knowledge of SQL (MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases and languages.
- Good understanding of Computer Networks and Embedded Systems.
- Familiarity with DevOps CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab.
- Familiarity with Virtualization, Containerization, Docker Containers.
- Understanding of software testing methodologies (functional and non-functional) and testing techniques (Grey Box, Black Box, Regression, Stress).
- Familiar with software development tools such as Gitlab, Jira.
- Familiar working with Waterfall and Agile/Scrum development methodologies and environments.
- The ability to understand system-level wiring diagrams and hardware interfaces is an advantage.
- Self-motivated and self-driven.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation.
- A willingness to learn new technologies, skills, processes, etc.
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.
- Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
- Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
- 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
- Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
- Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture. 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Product Development Intern
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List before you apply anywhere. Biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, and materials science typically qualify, but your specific program title must match exactly.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you spend time in a hiring process. Product development teams at startups often aren't enrolled, even when they want to hire you. Verification takes one question and saves weeks.
Target companies with active product pipelines
Product development internships tied to a defined project roadmap are easier to convert into a structured I-983 training plan. Look for roles mentioning prototyping, design iteration, or cross-functional sprints, since those map cleanly to the practical training objectives USCIS requires.
Draft your I-983 training plan before your start date
Your employer co-signs the I-983, but you draft the learning objectives. Build them around specific product development competencies like feasibility analysis, materials testing, or user validation, so the plan reflects real work and passes DSO review without revision cycles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for STEM OPT employers
Search Migrate Mate's job board to surface Product Development Intern roles at employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment. Filtering by STEM OPT compatibility upfront cuts out the back-and-forth with recruiters who don't know their company's verification status.
Understand cap-gap timing if H-1B is your next step
If you're in your final OPT year and get selected in the H-1B lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Filing your I-765 extension before your EAD expires keeps that protection intact without a gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Development Intern role qualify for STEM OPT?
It depends on whether the role involves work directly related to your STEM degree field. Positions involving engineering design, materials analysis, manufacturing process development, or technical prototyping typically qualify. Your DSO will confirm eligibility when you apply for the 24-month extension through USCIS, and your degree must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with a qualifying CIP code.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Every employer who hires you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify, the federal employment eligibility verification system. This is a hard requirement with no exceptions. Before signing an offer letter, ask the recruiter or HR contact to confirm enrollment. You can also cross-reference the company's name through E-Verify's employer search, which is publicly accessible through the E-Verify program website.
How does the I-983 training plan work for a Product Development Intern?
The I-983 is a formal document you and your employer complete together. It outlines the specific learning objectives, skills, and supervision structure for your internship. For product development roles, this typically covers competencies like design methodology, cross-functional collaboration, prototyping, and iterative testing. Your DSO reviews and approves it, and your employer must evaluate your progress at the six-month and twelve-month marks throughout your STEM OPT period.
Where can I find Product Development Intern jobs open to STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Product Development Intern roles filtered for STEM OPT eligibility, so you can identify employers who are already enrolled in E-Verify without having to ask each company individually. Searching by role and STEM OPT status upfront reduces time spent pursuing positions that won't work out due to employer verification gaps.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my internship ends early?
If your position ends before your STEM OPT period expires, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new qualifying employer or change status. You must report the job separation to your DSO promptly. Your new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need an updated I-983 training plan that your DSO approves before you begin work with the new company.