Aircraft Performance Engineer

Be part of Qantas' AI transformation in aircraft performance. Leverage AI and machine learning to revolutionize flight efficiency by combining aerospace engineering with advanced data analytics. Visa sponsorship available for eligible international candidates.

At Qantas, we're reimagining how aircraft perform. As part of our Aircraft Performance and Sustainability Engineering team, you'll help unlock new efficiencies through AI, machine learning, and data science. From optimizing fuel burn to supporting smarter flight planning, your work will directly contribute to safer, greener, and more intelligent aviation. Whether you're an experienced engineer or a data scientist, this is your opportunity to shape the future of flight.

• Develop and deploy AI and machine learning models to optimize aircraft performance.
• Analyse large-scale flight and operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering, flight operations, and sustainability teams to implement data-driven solutions.
• Support the integration of AI tools into existing systems and workflows.
• Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights and performance metrics.
• Contribute to Qantas' sustainability goals by identifying carbon reduction opportunities through data science.

You're a curious and analytical thinker with a passion for aviation and data. You thrive in cross-functional environments and are excited by the opportunity to apply cutting-edge technology to real-world challenges.

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Go, Python, R, or similar.
• Experience with, and demonstrable adoption of, emerging AI technologies.
• Familiarity with aviation data sources (e.g., QAR, FDR, ACARS) and aircraft performance principles.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Aerospace or Data Science.
• Experience in airline operations or aviation consultancy.
• Experience with application development on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

You'll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to dream big and deliver successfully, with opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

You'll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we've got a track record of supporting our people to take their career in many directions.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Heavily discounted air travel for you and your family/friends, plus exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• Flexible leave options: 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options.
• Access to thousands of rewards: Discounts across shopping, dining, health and wellbeing, leisure, and entertainment; salary packaging options including vehicles, devices, and memberships.
• Wellbeing support: Mental health resources, wellbeing app, and personalized nutrition plan.

The Qantas Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from all backgrounds. If you require any support or access arrangements, please advise us at the time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in accordance with privacy laws.

Submit an application and let's explore how we go places together.

Applications close: Thursday 2 October 2025.