Performance Engineer

📋 Description

• Analyze turbofan engine cycles: thrust, TSFC, efficiency across flight envelope.
• Develop and validate propulsion performance models for integration and certification.
• Generate aircraft/engine performance data for manuals and flight computers.
• Conduct runway and mission performance analyses.
• Support engine–airframe integration; optimize takeoff thrust.
• Author and execute flight test plans to evaluate propulsion robustness.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong foundation in thermodynamics, compressible flow, gas turbine cycles, and aerodynamics.
• Experience with propulsion performance modeling and aircraft performance analysis.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and validate complex engineering data sets.
• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering preferred.

🎁 Benefits

• Equity/stock options
• 100% employer-paid health care
• 401k & Retirement plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Weekly office lunches