Senior Machine Learning Engineer II

RTX

Senior Machine Learning Engineer building large-scale predictive models for FlightAware’s aviation intelligence products. Improving flight arrival, landing, and taxi-time predictions for airlines and airports.

Posted 8/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 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 frameworks like TensorFlow/Keras or PyTorch, with a focus on aviation data analysis and predictive modeling. Proficient in working with large datasets and agile development methodologies to enhance operational efficiency in the aviation industry.

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Machine Learning Model DevelopmentPython ProgrammingTensorFlow/Keras or PyTorchAgile DevelopmentLarge-Scale Data Technologies

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningPythonTensorFlowKerasPyTorchTime Series AnalysisImage ProcessingVideo ProcessingData AnalysisPredictive Modeling

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationIdea Contribution

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesAWSGPU AccelerationPrometheusGrafanaThanosDagsterAirflowIcebergSpark

Industry Keywords

Aviation DataGeospatial DatasetsOperational EfficiencyPredictive Aviation DataFlightAware Foresight

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
Work with large datasets and niche large-scale data technologies
Solve open-ended machine learning and performance-efficiency problems
Contribute ideas and help shape the direction of the Aviation Intelligence team
Improve operational efficiency for airlines and airports through predictive aviation data
Provide models whose results power the FlightAware Foresight product suite and live predictive aviation data for industry customers
Work within an agile development style

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years 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 TensorFlow/Keras or PyTorch
Experience with complex data types such as time series, image, and video
Ability to work within an agile development style
Preferred: experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and GPU acceleration
Preferred: experience with graph neural networks
Preferred: experience with weather or other geospatial datasets
Preferred: experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Thanos, or similar observability stacks
Preferred: familiarity with Dagster, Airflow, or other ETL orchestration tools
Preferred: familiarity with Iceberg, Spark, Elasticsearch, and other large-scale data processing systems
Preferred: experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises Kubernetes infrastructure

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
Possible annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs