Senior Machine Learning Engineer II

RTX

Machine learning engineer building large-scale predictive models for FlightAware Foresight. Improving airline and airport operations through aviation arrival and taxi-time predictions.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • California, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and improving machine learning models using Python and deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow/Keras or PyTorch, with a strong focus on aviation data analysis and predictive modeling. Proficient in agile development practices and capable of solving complex performance problems in large datasets.

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Machine Learning Model DevelopmentPython ProgrammingDeep Learning FrameworksAgile DevelopmentData Processing Systems

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningPythonTensorFlowKerasPyTorchTime Series AnalysisGraph Neural NetworksData AnalysisPredictive ModelingComplex Data Types

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingCreativity

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesAWSGPU AccelerationPrometheusGrafanaThanosDagsterAirflowIcebergSpark

Industry Keywords

Aviation DataGeospatial DatasetsOperational EfficiencyHybrid InfrastructureETL Orchestration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAWSCloudElasticSearchETLGrafanaKerasKubernetesPrometheusPythonPyTorchSparkTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build next-generation machine learning models for new FlightAware Foresight products
Improve existing machine learning models
Develop state-of-the-art machine learning systems using historical aviation data and hundreds of millions of examples
Build models for runway landing times, gate arrival times, taxi durations, and other aviation predictions
Create predictive aviation data that powers the FlightAware Foresight product suite
Bring ideas to the team and contribute beyond execution
Solve open-ended machine learning and performance problems involving large datasets
Improve operational efficiency for airlines and airports worldwide
Collaborate within an agile development style

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Strong knowledge of Python
Experience with deep learning frameworks: TensorFlow/Keras or PyTorch
Experience with complex data types, including time series, image, and video
Ability to work within an agile development style
Experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and GPU acceleration preferred
Experience with graph neural networks preferred
Experience with weather or other geospatial datasets preferred
Experience with observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Thanos preferred
Familiarity with Dagster, Airflow, or other modern ETL orchestration tools preferred
Familiarity with Iceberg, Spark, Elasticsearch, and other large-scale data processing systems preferred
Experience working in hybrid infrastructure environments, including cloud and on-premises Kubernetes, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed)