Mach Industries
Performance Engineer
$115K–$195K
San Luis Obispo, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 31, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience; 2+ years using NPSS.
- Education
- BS in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations. Employment offers may be conditioned on authorization to receive export-controlled software or technology without sponsorship for an export license.
About the job
Develop and mature engine cycle models, analyze test data, and guide small turbine engine performance and design.
What you'll do
- Improve and create cycle models in NPSS; build analytical tools and workflows for recurring tasks.
- Develop component test procedures and analyze test data using simulation tools.
- Collaborate with aerodynamic, structural, and mechanical engineers, and communicate cycle results and engine design knowledge.
What they ask for
- BS in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with NPSS and 2+ years of experience using it.
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Fundamental knowledge of engine design, aerodynamics, and thermodynamics.
Nice to have
- Proficiency with Python; experience developing compression and/or turbine system maps.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing; proficiency in NX.
Pay
$115,000 — $150,000 USD (base salary); $155,000 — $195,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NPSS, Python, NX
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