OverviewWho 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
ResponsibilitiesThe Position:The K3s Network Engineer will focus on
networking for K3s clusters deployed across hybrid architectures (x86, ARM, accelerators). The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining cluster networking that integrates with external systems. This includes
writing Kubernetes controllers, managing
IP address allocation, configuring
VLANs outside of K3s and exposing them inside, extending
networking with Multus CNI, and ensuring clusters support
advanced CNI (Cilium/Calico) and
bare-metal load balancing. The engineer ensures application and infrastructure networking is reliable, scalable, and secure.
Core Responsibilities:Cluster Networking Architecture- Design and implement networking for K3s hybrid clusters with support for multi-interface and multi-network scenarios.
- Configure, extend, and optimize CNI plugins, with a focus on Multus and Cilium/Calico.
- Enable workloads to use VLAN-backed networks, SR-IOV, or multiple interfaces when required.
- Deploy and manage bare-metal load balancers (e.g., MetalLB, BGP) for reliable service exposure.
Controller & Operator Development- Develop custom Kubernetes controllers/operators to manage networking resources declaratively (e.g., IP pools, VLAN assignments, DNS records).
- Automate network provisioning and reconciliation logic across hybrid environments.
- Ensure CRDs and controllers integrate cleanly with GitOps pipelines and declarative workflows.
IP & DNS Management- Integrate cluster networking with upstream DNS servers for service discovery and external resolution.
- Manage IP address allocation across nodes, pods, and external interfaces.
- Implement IPAM solutions that handle hybrid hardware and multi-tenant use cases.
Hybrid Network Integration- Bridge cluster networking with underlay/overlay networks (e.g., VLANs, BGP).
- Ensure external VLANs can be safely consumed by workloads within K3s.
- Work with hardware teams on NIC configuration and firmware support for consistent network naming.
Security & Observability- Implement network policies, encryption, and isolation across multiple CNIs.
- Integrate monitoring and observability for networking (e.g., Cilium Hubble, Prometheus metrics, custom metrics from controllers).
- Validate that network paths comply with security and compliance requirements.
Collaboration & Documentation- Work closely with DevOps, SRE, and Hardware teams to align networking design with PaaS requirements.
- Document networking architecture, CRDs, controllers, and operational runbooks.
- Provide knowledge transfer to internal teams on advanced networking with Multus, VLANs, and bare-metal load balancers.
Deliverables- Multus-enabled K3s networking stack supporting multiple interfaces and VLAN-backed workloads.
- Functional deployment of Cilium/Calico with advanced policies and observability.
- Reliable bare-metal load balancing with MetalLB or BGP-based solutions.
- Custom controllers/operators for IP address management, DNS integration, and VLAN assignment.
- Declarative manifests and CRDs for networking resources in GitOps workflows.
- Documentation and runbooks for networking setup, troubleshooting, and operations.
The salary range of
$138,000 - $231,000 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.
QualificationsWhat we're looking for:- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 15 + years of experience in software engineering, with significant exposure with Kubernetes/K3s networking, including CNIs.
- Hands-on experience with Multus CNI for multi-network attachment definitions.
- Strong knowledge of Cilium or Calico for advanced networking, security, and observability.
- Experience with bare-metal load balancers (MetalLB, BGP).
- Proficiency in developing Kubernetes controllers/operators in Go (controller-runtime, Kubebuilder, or Operator SDK).
- Experience with IP address management (IPAM) and DHCP/DNS integration.
- VLAN configuration and bridging external networks into Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in Linux networking (netlink, iproute2, eBPF tools).
- Strong debugging skills for pod, node, and external system networking.
- Security expertise in multi-network Kubernetes (RBAC, network policies, encryption).
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.
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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