Remote Aircraft Performance Engineer: Fuel Efficiency

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first role

Competitive salary

Healthcare & retirement plans

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Aircraft Performance Engineer to analyze and optimize aircraft performance data from a home office. You will contribute to improving fuel economy, safety, and overall efficiency while communicating effectively through digital channels and documentation.

The role requires a strong background in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and flight mechanics, with hands-on experience in MATLAB and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng with specialization in performance or aerodynamics.
• 4+ years in aircraft performance analysis.
• Proficient in MATLAB and Python; flight data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze flight data to assess performance metrics.
• Develop and validate performance models and simulations.
• Collaborate remotely with engineers and flight test teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Aircraft Performance Engineer to analyze and optimize aircraft performance data from a home office. You will contribute to improving fuel economy, safety, and overall efficiency while communicating effectively through digital channels and documentation.

The role requires a strong background in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and flight mechanics, with hands-on experience in MATLAB and Python.