Associate Airplane Performance Engineer (Flight Operations)

Job Description
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking an Associate Airplane Performance Engineer to join our Flight Operations Engineering - Customer Support team in Seal Beach, California.
The successful candidate will develop and test airplane performance databases for Boeing commercial models. As a member of the Flight Operations Engineering - Customer Support team, you will manage complex assignments in a multifaceted environment and help deliver world-class service to airline customers and the flying public. The team's primary focus is creating databases that capture aerodynamics and airplane performance characteristics used for flight planning. We also develop automation tools that replace manual calculations and simplify complex route-planning tasks, enabling customers to plan and dispatch flights more efficiently.
Position Responsibilities:

• Analyzes aerodynamics data and airplane characteristics across Boeing commercial airplane models. Perform takeoff, landing, and enroute performance analysis using Boeing Standard Computerized Aircraft Performance (SCAP) and Enroute software
• Transforms and organize performance data for compatibility with various software applications and database formats
• Develops, maintains, and supports Boeing operational performance databases for all phases of flight
• Translates customer requests and engineering data into clear, testable database requirements
• Designs and executes comprehensive test plans to verify and validate database requirements and design specifications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and conformity with engineering standards
• Provides Flight Operations service engineering support to airline customers, addressing inquiries related to performance database, operational dispatch, and flight-planning data
• Champions continuous improvement of technologies, tools, and processes to increase technical readiness, reduce cycle time, and lower costs
• Assists in training colleagues on work processes and deliverables to build team capability and ensure consistent quality

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Seal Beach, California.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• 2+ years of Engineering Experience
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in airplane performance and flight operations
• Familiarity with artifact repositories and source control tools and processes
• Experience developing engineering and scientific applications in Python, C#, Fortran

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range for Associate (level 2) : $104,400 - $127,600
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 16, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.