Performance Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Performance engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, biotech and life sciences, semiconductors, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from junior test engineer through principal and staff engineer. The busiest hiring markets are Boston, Cambridge, and Woburn, where employers such as Raytheon Technologies, MathWorks, and Thermo Fisher Scientific maintain large engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties include load and stress testing, systems performance optimization, and embedded performance engineering tied to regulated industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP is looking for a Performance Engineer to join our Public Sector East team in New England or New York. The position requires requires frequent travel (approximately 25%- 50%), including overnight stays is required.
The Performance Engineer is the primary technical project developer. As the primary resource for technical expertise, Account Executives and Regional management count on Performance Engineers to be responsible for understanding the technical needs and wants of a customer, then turning that information into accurate concrete solutions.
Performance Engineers may deal with technical issues that include but not limited to facility utility consumption analysis and use- and cost-reduction strategies, general capital improvements, and even large-scale community infrastructure projects. The Performance Engineer is responsible for the technical strategies, the costing of projects, forecasting energy reduction for a given solution, and if applicable, creating a plan to measure and verify the energy reductions forecasted, presenting the findings and solutions to customers and mangers, and to assist the delivery team to ensure smooth installations and achieve exceptional results for the customer.
The essential functions of the position include:
- Conducts in-depth site surveys to identify mechanical and operating inefficiencies within a facility; analyzes utility bills; analyzes financials; coordinates with contractors and provides technical solutions that are creative, economical and technically sound
- Facilitate adequate communication among the internal team, sub-contractors, and customers by creating technical plans, both written and schematic to convey solutions and risk
- Performs energy savings calculations, operational savings calculations, life cycle cost analysis and feasibility analysis of recommendations and associated risks; provides an energy analysis and establishes guaranteed savings based on the measures proposed
- Creates financial models based on the parameters given by the customer and the results of the projects being developed
- Coordinates with Account Executive and Project Manager to develop and present proposals to customers
- Coordinates with Project Manager to ensure smooth installation and acts as communication link for technical information between the operations team and the sales team
- Identifies and works with subcontractors and consultants to provide technical analysis and descriptions for project installation and to ensure the quality of work delivered exceeds the requirements of the job
- Approves equipment before it is ordered to ensure accurate estimates and on time delivery
- Determines and develops the necessary measurements to ensure the energy and operational guarantees to the customer are met
- Must be capable of being adequately self-directed. Successfully create and complete strategies in open protocol situations
- Keeps abreast of current technologies by reading magazine articles, attending seminars and conferences and developing relationships with contractors and suppliers who are creative and provide technical excellence
- Keeps abreast of Regional legislation, which impacts the process by which projects may be developed
- Maintains full technical understanding of energy and plant/facility operations and serves as the ongoing technical resource consultant for the customer
Your background includes:
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited Engineering/Technology program or equivalent
- Three (3) to eight (8) years’ experience in a construction or energy service related field
A bonus to have:
- Ten (10) years’ experience in a construction or energy service related field
- Any of the following certifications:
- CEM
- CMVP
- Any LEED Certification
- NEBB
- TAB
- Any ASHRAE Certification
- Professional License (PE)
- NCESS Record
What we bring to you:
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance plans and wellness plans for employee and your family
- Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Nine Paid Holidays with three floater holidays
- Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children
- Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure
We want you to know:
ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity. Join our world-class team to provide mission-critical infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
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Energy Systems Group, LLC and its commonly owned affiliates, PacificWest Energy Solutions, Inc. and Yearout Energy Solutions Company, LLC, (collectively, "ESG") do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiting entities (generally, “Agency[ies]”). Candidate materials that are submitted by an Agency to ESG that are either unsolicited or are submitted by an Agency to an ESG employee other than a member of ESG’s Human Resources Department are considered an “Improper Agency Submission.” Any materials submitted via an Improper Agency Submission will be considered the sole and exclusive property of ESG, regardless of whether a fully executed staffing agreement exists between ESG and an Agency. ESG disclaims all liability and financial obligation of any kind, including the payment of Agency placement fees or commissions, associated with an Improper Agency Submission.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
- Technology & Software
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in performance engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, computer, or systems engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or Locust in production environments
- Experience designing and executing load, stress, and scalability test plans for complex systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating performance testing into automated build workflows
- Strong data analysis skills for identifying bottlenecks and communicating findings to engineering teams
- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS or Azure, as it relates to performance at scale
Performance Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a performance engineer in Massachusetts?
Performance engineering does not require a state-issued license in Massachusetts. The typical path is a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, followed by hands-on experience in software testing or systems engineering. Massachusetts employers, particularly in defense and biotech, favor candidates who hold vendor-neutral certifications such as ISTQB Performance Testing or cloud certifications relevant to the platforms they use. Building a portfolio of documented test results and performance analysis reports strengthens applications considerably.
Which companies hire performance engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring performance engineers in Massachusetts right now include Meta, Nexamp, and Harvard University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, life sciences firms, and enterprise software companies means hiring is spread across both large corporations and mid-sized engineering consultancies.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most performance engineer jobs?
Boston, Massachusetts, and Lawrence have the most performance engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge anchor demand through their dense clusters of biotech, software, and financial technology employers, while suburban corridors like Woburn and Waltham draw significant hiring from defense and semiconductor firms that prefer campus-style facilities outside the city core.
Are there remote performance engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most engineering specialties. About 100% of performance engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on tooling, data analysis, and automated test execution that can be done off-site. Roles tied to regulated hardware, defense systems, or classified environments are the most likely exceptions requiring on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a performance engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a junior QA or software test engineer role, which Massachusetts employers in biotech and enterprise software regularly fill with new graduates. Companies such as MathWorks and HubSpot run structured new-grad programs where associates rotate through performance and reliability work. Building a portfolio of documented load tests on open-source projects, paired with an ISTQB foundation certification, gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to those entry-level pipelines.
Where can I find and apply to performance engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to performance engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly without needing to go through additional platforms or steps.
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