Remote Aircraft Performance Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary & bonus

Fully remote position with global team

Health, dental & vision insurance

Professional development budget

Pioneering advancements in aircraft性能

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Aircraft Performance Engineer to join its global team. The role focuses on analyzing and optimizing aircraft performance, fuel efficiency, and flight procedures from a remote location using advanced simulation tools and flight data.

You will work with flight operations, engineering, and maintenance teams, developing performance models, validating against test data, and presenting findings.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in aircraft performance engineering.
• Expertise in flight mechanics, aerodynamics, and propulsion systems.
• Proficiency with performance analysis software and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB).
• Strong understanding of flight data analysis and statistical methods.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aircraft performance data to identify efficiency improvements.
• Develop and validate performance models using simulation tools and flight data.
• Collaborate remotely with flight operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to implement improvements.
• Provide technical expertise on performance characteristics across climb, cruise, and descent.

Skills

Flight mechanics

Aerodynamics

Propulsion systems

Statistical methods

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Aviation simulation packages

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Remote Aircraft Performance Engineer to join their innovative global team. This position focuses on analyzing and optimizing aircraft performance, fuel efficiency, and flight operational procedures from a remote location. You will leverage advanced simulation tools and real-world flight data to develop strategies that enhance performance, reduce environmental impact, and improve operational economics for their fleet. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated engineer to contribute to the future of aviation performance optimization while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze aircraft performance data to identify areas for improvement in fuel efficiency and operational procedures.
• Develop and validate performance models using simulation software and flight test data.
• Collaborate remotely with flight operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to implement performance enhancement strategies.
• Provide technical expertise on aircraft performance characteristics, including climb, cruise, and descent profiles.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and methodologies for improving aircraft performance.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on aircraft performance analysis and recommendations.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in aircraft performance engineering.
• Expertise in flight mechanics, aerodynamics, and propulsion systems.
• Proficiency with performance analysis software and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, specific aviation simulation packages).
• Strong understanding of flight data analysis and statistical methods.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote position with global team collaboration.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant budget for professional development and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to pioneer advancements in aircraft performance optimization.