Key Responsibilities

• Use historical flight data, manufacturer data, aircraft telemetry, and observations to develop, tune, and validate custom aircraft performance models
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate performance models and flight estimation algorithms into production-ready systems
• Consistently measure and improve the accuracy of flight estimates across multiple aircraft types, flight phases, and airline-specific procedures
• Work closely with software engineers and researchers to prototype and deliver new planning and real-time trajectory optimization features

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of aerodynamic theory, propulsion performance, and flight mechanics
• Proficiency with Python tools for data analysis, visualization, and modeling
• Hands-on experience with machine learning, operations research, convex or nonlinear programming, or similar techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Working familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing, command-line-tools, Linux, and cloud-native infrastructure (AWS preferred)
• Prior experience with fixed-wing aircraft performance modeling, flight planning, or trajectory optimization
• Knowledge of airline operations, commercial aviation, or air traffic management practices
• Exposure to Rust, C++, or similar programming languages