Co-op, Performance Engineering (Spring 2026)

Atlanta, United States

UNITED STATES, GEORGIA, ATLANTA

OPS CONTROL

16-SEP-2025

REF #: 29704

HOW YOU'LL HELP US KEEP CLIMBING (OVERVIEW & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)

Performance Engineering Co-Op Job Summary:

Work with a team of Aerospace Engineers and engineering compliance specialists on multiple projects. Identify and implement improvements to existing processes to increase efficiency, productivity, and performance

Airport Analysis and Takeoff & Landing Performance:

Assist with GIS (Geographical Information System) analysis for airports worldwide as well as aircraft departure procedures where terrain and/or aircraft noise pose operational limitations
Monitor daily airports and runway characteristics changes

Enroute Performance:

Review flights with seating capacity restrictions due to high temperatures, enroute winds, etc.
Develop and engineer operational datasets for payload performance monitoring
Monitor aircraft over/under fuel burn performance

Weight and Balance:

Monitor and update aircraft weight ledgers as mods/repairs are embodied

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

Seeking a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical strongly preferred).
Strong analytic, technical writing, and verbal communications skills required.
MS Office (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint) skills required. SQL, Python and/or VBA skills a plus.
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.