MTS III, Software - Platform Operations Engineer - Hybrid

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, 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. If you want to learn more about us visit us at and for a full listing of open job opportunities go to

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Responsibilities

The Position:

We are seeking a Platform Operations Engineer to join our infrastructure team, with a focus on Kubernetes fleet operations and platform reliability. This role involves hands-on management of containerized workloads across multiple clusters, implementing GitOps practices, and ensuring robust monitoring and operational excellence for our platform infrastructure.

Kubernetes Fleet Operations

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters across cloud and bare metal environments (K8s/K3s)
• Support cluster lifecycle management, including upgrades, scaling, and routine maintenance activities
• Deploy and manage applications across multiple Kubernetes clusters with a focus on consistency and reliability
• Implement and maintain security policies across the cluster fleet
• Troubleshoot cluster-level issues and support application deployment problems

GitOps Implementation & Automation

• Implement and maintain GitOps workflows for automated deployments and infrastructure provisioning
• Work with GitOps tools like ArgoCD, Flux, or similar platforms to manage deployments and configurations
• Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline operational workflows
• Support lifecycle management across the fleet using declarative configuration management
• Contribute to infrastructure-as-code practices and configuration consistency

Monitoring & Observability

• Set up and maintain centralized monitoring and logging systems for cluster health and performance visibility
• Configure and manage monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, CloudWatch, or similar platforms
• Implement fleet health monitoring and alerting systems
• Create dashboards and reports for operational visibility and performance tracking
• Support incident response and troubleshooting using monitoring and logging data

Platform Operations & User Experience

• Develop and maintain operational tools that enable developers and operators to use the platform effectively
• Contribute to building user-friendly interfaces and experiences for platform management
• Support platform users with deployment issues, troubleshooting, and best practices guidance
• Create documentation and runbooks for operational procedures and platform usage
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application deployment patterns

Infrastructure Management

• Work with cloud platforms and services including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
• Support bare metal deployments and hybrid cloud environments
• Implement infrastructure provisioning and configuration management practices
• Maintain OpenStack or other private cloud platform components as needed
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance standards across the infrastructure

The salary range of $107,000 -$189,000 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 of Science Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5 - 10 years' related work experience
• Ability to travel to domestic or international locations as required, up to 5% of the time

Kubernetes & Container Orchestration

• Strong Kubernetes experience including cluster administration, troubleshooting, and application deployment
• Container technologies proficiency with Docker and containerization best practices
• Multi-cluster management understanding and experience with distributed Kubernetes environments
• Kubernetes networking concepts including CNI, ingress controllers, and service mesh basics
• Security policy implementation for containers and Kubernetes environments
• GitOps & Automation Technologies
• GitOps tools experience with ArgoCD, Flux, or similar declarative deployment platforms
• Infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm for configuration management
• CI/CD integration experience with GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms
• Version control proficiency with Git and understanding of GitOps workflow patterns
• Scripting and automation skills using Bash, Python, or similar languages for operational tasks

Monitoring & Observability Platforms

• Monitoring system experience with Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, CloudWatch, or similar tools
• Centralized logging setup and management using ELK stack, Fluentd, or similar solutions
• Alerting and notification system configuration and management
• Performance monitoring and capacity planning for Kubernetes workloads
• Dashboarding and reporting for operational visibility and fleet health tracking

Cloud & Infrastructure Platforms

• Cloud platform knowledge with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud services
• Hybrid cloud understanding including integration between cloud and on-premises infrastructure
• Infrastructure-as-Code practices using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools
• Networking fundamentals including VPCs, load balancers, and network security
• Storage management including persistent volumes, storage classes, and backup strategies

Specialized Technologies

• Database operations in Kubernetes environments, including Stateful Sets and operators
• Backup and disaster recovery strategies for containerized applications and data
• Performance tuning and resource optimization for Kubernetes workloads
• Cost optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure and resource management
• Compliance frameworks and security scanning for containers and infrastructure

Development & Automation Skills

• Programming experience in Go, Python, or similar languages for automation and tooling
• API development understanding for integration with platform services
• Custom operator development for Kubernetes resource management
• Test automation for infrastructure validation and deployment verification
• Documentation-as-code practices and technical writing skills

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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