Intern-Flammability Certification Engineering

Flammability Certification Engineering Intern- Lake Forest, CA (100% onsite)

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation, interns play a meaningful role in driving innovation and shaping the future of inflight entertainment. We’re excited to welcome motivated, forward-thinking students to join our growing teams for Summer 2026. Our paid internships run 100% on-site from May/June through August/September, and all candidates must be actively enrolled students during the program.

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!

To learn more about internship program visit: https://www.panasonic.aero/internships

Project Tasks:

• The intern will coordinate the shipment of flame and heat-release samples to 5–6 different test facilities and evaluate the resulting data for variability across labs. They will analyze heat-release and flammability performance, compare test-facility differences, and understand the underlying physics, including basic fluid-flow behavior. The intern will also collect test results, enter data into Jama, and help generate automated flammability statements and BOM outputs.
• The student will gain hands-on exposure to FAA flammability and heat-release certification processes used in the aerospace industry. They will learn how to interpret cross-facility test variability, understand heat-release physics, and apply fluid-flow concepts to material behavior. The internship also provides practical experience with Jama, data automation, and real-world certification workflows

• Preferred candidates are junior/senior undergraduates or graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Relevant coursework includes heat transfer, fluid dynamics, combustion, experimental methods, and data analysis. Skills in Python or MATLAB, Jama, basic coding for report automation, and the ability to interpret experimental results are strongly desired.
• This role is ideal for students who enjoy experimental work, data interpretation, and understanding how physics governs real test outcomes. Attention to detail and the ability to compare results across different labs will be essential. Candidates with experience in fluids, heat-release fundamentals, or university lab testing will be especially strong fits.
• Must be able to commute and work on-site 5 days a week.
• Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university

The hourly wage range for this position is $25- $43.  The final offer amount may vary and is based on the candidates' year in school. 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.    

Applicants must be authorized to work on a full-time basis for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any type of employment-based visa at this time.

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 Corporation

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