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Flight Science · 3 weeks ago

Flight Performance Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Flight Science is building next-generation operations software for the airline industry, and they are seeking a Flight Performance Engineer. This role is responsible for developing aircraft performance models to estimate fuel flow and optimize flight paths, working closely with airline customers and a team of engineers and researchers.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Software

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

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringAerodynamic TheoryPythonMachine LearningFlight MechanicsCI/CD PipelinesLinuxCloud-native InfrastructureRustC++

Required

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

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