Title: Software Test Engineer Location: US-VA-Arlington Job Description: AIR’s Tek Office is seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to join its talented group. The Software Test Engineer will lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of testing for AIR’s modernization initiatives, including implementation of a new ERP system. The role is responsible for defining test strategy, managing test cycles and resources, coordinating with business and technical stakeholders, and ensuring release readiness through functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing. This position reports to the Director, Enterprise Resource Planning. This position offers hybrid work flexibility, requiring three days per week in AIR’s Virginia office, with occasional travel for meetings, training sessions, and conferences. About AIR: Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all. Responsibilities: The responsibilities for the position include: - Deploy and maintain test automation tools. - Build and implement test scripts and automated test programs. - Finalize and document test procedures and results; complete final test cycles and produce test reports. - Automate unit testing, cycle/system and regression testing, test plans - Create and execute master test plans, schedules, entry/exit criteria, and release-readiness checkpoints. - Implement automated testing processes within the CI/CD pipeline. - Understand and optimize coverage (code, condition, etc.) testing of new applications and systems. - Lead testing across internal teams and vendors, including functional, integration, system, regression, performance (as needed), and UAT support. - Manage defect triage, prioritization, and escalation; confirm fixes and drive timely resolution. - Partner with development managers to review software specifications and controls. - Duties may evolve based on business needs. Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field or at least 5 years of experience. - 5+ years of experience in software engineering, software development or software/application testing with 2+ years in a test engineer role. - Experience managing testing for complex, cross-functional applications (ERP experience strongly preferred). - Demonstrated experience developing test strategies, plans, schedules, and governance across multiple releases/environments, with strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile, DevOps, hybrid) and proficiency in test and defect management tools such as Jira, TestRail, or Azure DevSecOps. - Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Microsoft Playwright, Selenium or equivalents) and strong stakeholder management skills, including facilitation of defect triage and go/no‑go discussions. - A testing certification (e.g., ISTQB) is considered a plus. Skills - Strong technical aptitude and ease working with a range of software tools. - Working knowledge of relevant programming languages based on project needs. - Understanding of common database technologies and data structures. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Clear written and verbal communication to report results and recommend improvements. - Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a development team. - Familiarity with QA practices, including test planning and defect tracking. - Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and meet tight deadlines. Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements. American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braid, locks, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment. ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000. Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to recruitment@air.org. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams atftc.gov/scams. #LI-MP1 #LI-Hybrid AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States. Anticipated Annual Salary Range $108,000 - $127,000 USD

Title: MTS IV, Software Engineer - IaaS Location: OR-Beaverton Job Description: - Beaverton, Oregon - Engineering - Full-Time - Hybrid - PAC Panasonic Avionics Corporation - REQ-154701 Job Description 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 www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/. Responsibilities The Position:   We are seeking a skilled MTS IV – Software Engineer (IaaS) to lead the design and development of critical platform services that power our infrastructure, including node boot and commissioning, OTA software delivery, secure OS lifecycle, and storage/networking integrations. As a technical lead, you will own engineering design decisions, author and review technical documentation, and drive engineering excellence across a distributed microservices ecosystem.  Development & Architecture - Lead engineering design for microservices powering IaaS platform components - Author and maintain high-quality technical design documents, solution overviews, and interface contracts - Design, develop, and maintain resilient microservices using Go or Python frameworks - Implement and evolve RESTful APIs and asynchronous messaging interfaces - Apply proven microservices patterns such as service discovery, circuit breaker, retry, and API gateway - Ensure code quality, modularity, and scalability through strong engineering practices and architectural guidance - DevOps & Infrastructure - Work closely with DevOps team to review and guide CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes - Deploy and manage services on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) - Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions - Ensure system reliability, performance, and security Collaboration & Leadership - Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and QA engineers - Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews - Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning - Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize deployment and infrastructure - Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Quality & Testing - Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and contract testing - Perform load testing and performance optimization - Debug and troubleshoot distributed systems issues - Ensure code quality through automated testing and code review processes The salary range of $116,000 – $194,000 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.  Qualifications What we're looking for: - Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience - Advanced degree is preferred - 10–15 years of relevant software engineering experience with at least 3+ years as a technical lead or architect - Demonstrated experience leading complex technical design efforts and owning end-to-end delivery - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and design reviews - Ability to travel to domestic or international locations as required, up to 5% of the time OS & Kernel - Linux administration and internals (systemd, boot process, kernel tuning) - Custom kernel config or module work (esp. for embedded or hybrid hardware) - Kernel/user-space interface debugging: strace, perf, dmesg, lsof, sysctl Hardware Provisioning - PXE boot, iPXE, DHCP, TFTP - Bootstrapping nodes with tools like Tinkerbell, Foreman, MAAS - UEFI/BIOS, RAID, BMC (IPMI/Redfish) OS & Image Management - Immutable OS builds (CoreOS, Talos, custom Yocto or Buildroot) - Disk imaging and pre-configured OS deployment pipelines - Secure boot, disk encryption (LUKS), TPM provisioning Programming Skills - Proficiency in Go for systems-level services; Python for automation or API development - Strong software design skills with fluency in object-oriented and functional programming - Familiarity with interface versioning, API pagination, error models, and performance optimization - Strong background in writing and reviewing design docs, architecture proposals, and technical specifications Containerization & Orchestration - Expertise in Docker container design, security, and lifecycle - Preferred: Experience with Kubernetes or K3s in bare-metal or hybrid environments 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.  #LI-hybrid REQ-154701

• Designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases for embedded systems and related applications • Performing functional, automation, integration and regression testing to ensure product quality and reliability • Developing and maintaining automation scripts and test frameworks for embedded devices • Conducting hands-on testing of hardware devices, including setup, wiring, and configuration of test environments • Performing network analysis using tools such as Wireshark to troubleshoot embedded system communications • Identifying, documenting, and tracking software and hardware defects, ensuring timely resolution • Validating firmware, applications, and system integrations across Windows and Linux environments • Ensuring consistent adherence to QA standards, processes, and best practices • Collaborating with cross-functional and global teams including development, product management, and support to ensure product quality • Mentoring and guiding junior QA engineers, providing technical leadership and best practices • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives for QA processes, tools, and methodologies • Participating in test strategy development and support product lifecycle quality initiatives • Assisting in building and maintaining test labs, test rigs, and device testing environments • Supporting integration testing of networked devices and physical access control systems • Analyzing test results, troubleshooting issues, and providing clear reporting to stakeholders

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for API and backend services using RestAssured. • Write and execute robust automated test scripts for RESTful APIs, ensuring comprehensive coverage. • Collaborate with development teams to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality standards. • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). • Perform code reviews for test automation scripts and provide mentorship to junior QA engineers. • Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with developers to resolve issues promptly. • Ensure compliance with best practices in test automation, including maintainability, scalability, and performance. • Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and tools.