
Beacon AI is an aviation technology company focused on enhancing flight safety and operational efficiency for commercial and private aircraft operators. The company develops an AI Assistant that works alongside pilots, providing safety net functions like checklists and configuration management, coaching on procedures and efficiency, and superhuman capabilities such as route optimization and performance calculations. Led by a team with deep expertise in aviation and autonomous driving software, Beacon AI targets airlines, government fleets, air charter operators, corporate flight departments, OEMs, and system integrators. Their platform offers pilot assistance, flight debrief and playback, live flight support, fleet monitoring, route optimizations, and third-party integrations, aiming to modernize aircraft operations and improve safety, efficiency, and cost savings. Beacon AI has secured significant venture funding, including a $15 million Series A, and collaborates with US military and government entities, positioning itself as a leader in AI-driven aviation safety technology.

Beacon AI is an aviation technology company focused on enhancing flight safety and operational efficiency for commercial and private aircraft operators. The company develops an AI Assistant that works alongside pilots, providing safety net functions like checklists and configuration management, coaching on procedures and efficiency, and superhuman capabilities such as route optimization and performance calculations. Led by a team with deep expertise in aviation and autonomous driving software, Beacon AI targets airlines, government fleets, air charter operators, corporate flight departments, OEMs, and system integrators. Their platform offers pilot assistance, flight debrief and playback, live flight support, fleet monitoring, route optimizations, and third-party integrations, aiming to modernize aircraft operations and improve safety, efficiency, and cost savings. Beacon AI has secured significant venture funding, including a $15 million Series A, and collaborates with US military and government entities, positioning itself as a leader in AI-driven aviation safety technology.
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Product: AI pilot assistant and fleet flight-management platform (safety checks, coaching, route optimization)
Founders: Avinash Nair; Matt Cox
Founded: 2021
Total venture funding: USD 20,000,000
Aviation safety and operational efficiency for commercial, private, and government aircraft operators.
2021
Software Development
USD 15,000,000
Series A announced with participation from Scout Ventures, Sam Altman, JetBlue Ventures and others; company reports total venture funding of USD 20M as of announcement.
“Backed by venture and strategic investors including Costanoa Ventures, Scout Ventures, JetBlue Ventures, Sam Altman, Countdown Capital, Mischief, New North Ventures, Jackson Moses, and Susa Ventures”
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About Beacon AI We’re a fast-moving team of aviators, engineers, and operators building an AI platform to make flying safer, more efficient, and more capable. Backed by top investors, we’ve secured a dozen Department of Defense contracts and partnered with major airlines to deliver mission-critical systems. We operate without silos or heavy processes. Small, focused teams own what they build, ship quickly, and learn fast, pushing the boundaries of how humans and AI work together in aviation.
Role Overview We are seeking a Frontend Web App Engineer to join our team and help build high-impact web interfaces that integrate with our flight safety platform. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and designers to develop user-facing features that enable interaction with complex aviation data. You’ll contribute to production systems, grow your technical skills, and play a meaningful role in advancing flight safety and operational efficiency.
What You’ll Do
What Will Make You Successful
Bonus Points
Work Location This is a hybrid role based in San Carlos, CA, with 3+ days per week onsite and the option to work remotely on remaining days.
Perks & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
Due to U.S. export control regulations, we can only hire U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status). We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa transfers. All work must be performed in the United States.
Beacon AI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit harassment or discrimination of any kind in the workplace and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.