Navi AI · 5 days ago
ML/AI Founding Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelNavi AI is focused on building mission-critical artificial intelligence solutions for aviation. As an AI/ML Engineer, you will design and deploy machine learning systems that enhance pilot training and operational effectiveness.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Training
Responsibilities
Model Development: Design, train, and deploy machine learning models that assess pilot performance and generate actionable feedback
Integration: Collaborate with full-stack and product teams to ensure AI models integrate seamlessly into cockpit-ready tools
Optimization: Tune algorithms for speed and accuracy to handle real-time telemetry, cockpit audio, and large-scale flight datasets
Infrastructure: Build robust APIs and backend systems for scalable inference across schools, airlines, and squadrons
Continuous Learning: Architect systems that improve over time, incorporating new data and evolving with pilot performance
Research: Stay ahead of the curve on ML techniques, applying advances in AI to aviation and defense
Qualification
Required
Strong background in machine learning and AI, with hands-on experience in Python and frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch
Skilled in backend engineering: APIs, databases, and scalable infrastructure
Experience deploying ML models in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Comfortable working with large, complex datasets and building real-time data pipelines
Analytical, collaborative, and relentless about solving hard problems
Preferred
Bonus: knowledge of aviation, simulation, or flight dynamics
Benefits
Early-stage equity — ownership in a company redefining aviation and defense.
Flight training — earn your pilot’s license and apply AI insights with firsthand knowledge.
Cutting-edge challenges — real-world ML on telemetry, audio, and human performance data.
Community — join a crew that codes by day and flies together on weekends to destinations like Truckee, Sedona, or Catalina.
Company
Navi AI
Navi AI is a SaaS company that offers AI powered system and software for pilot training services.
Founded in 2024
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$2.35M2025-09-30Seed· $2.35M
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