Performance Engineer Jobs in Texas
Performance Engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in the energy, aerospace, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing sectors at levels from entry-level associate through principal and staff engineer. Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth anchor most of the hiring, with major employers such as ExxonMobil, Lockheed Martin, and Texas Instruments routinely seeking performance engineers to optimize complex systems and infrastructure. The most in-demand specializations in Texas include load testing and capacity planning, application performance monitoring, and embedded systems performance for industrial and defense applications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Job Summary:
The Test Performance Engineer plays a key role in supporting engine test operations (MRO and New Production). This position is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues to have successful final acceptance test, developing and managing test schedules, analyzing test performance data, and ensuring compliance. The engineer will collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, technical support, and quality teams to maximize pass-through rates and continuously improve testing efficiency and quality across all engine variants.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot engine issues uncovered during the testing process.
- Provide technical directions for engine rework.
- Track, document, and report all test outcomes, including pass/fail rates and test bench rejections, for internal and corporate reporting.
- Complete required documentation for airworthiness and regulatory compliance (e.g., RM2 ENR forms).
- Develop, schedule, and review detailed engine test plans and schedules.
- Attend, prepare for, and follow up on Technical Review meetings.
- Calculate pre-calibrations for all applicable engine assets.
- Maintain test cell schedules and ensure documentation is kept up to date using internal tools and storage solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with engine testing, troubleshooting in test cell environments.
- Strong analytical ability to interpret test data, identify anomalies, and drive investigations to resolution.
- Proven track record of technical troubleshooting in test cell environments.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functional teams.
- Knowledge of engine functionality as well as associated equipment.
- Familiarity with New Production and/or MRO regulatory and airworthiness requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Certifications/Skills:
- Relevant Mechanic Stamp(s) or Technical Support Engineering Stamp.
- Delegation Stamps (Level 3 or Level 4) for test cell or airworthiness operations.
- Experience running tests and with engine assembly.
Soft Skills:
- Attention to detail and thorough documentation practices.
- Proactive problem-solving attitude and drive for continuous improvement.
- Adaptability to evolving technical environments and organizational changes.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primarily located in shop floor and test cells environments.
Requires adherence to safety and quality protocols at all times.
LOCATION
Location: Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
COMPANY INFORMATION
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.
Locate your future workplace
2709 Forum Drive TX 75052
Grand Prairie
Texas United States
INTRODUCTION
Job Summary:
The Test Performance Engineer plays a key role in supporting engine test operations (MRO and New Production). This position is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues to have successful final acceptance test, developing and managing test schedules, analyzing test performance data, and ensuring compliance. The engineer will collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, technical support, and quality teams to maximize pass-through rates and continuously improve testing efficiency and quality across all engine variants.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot engine issues uncovered during the testing process.
- Provide technical directions for engine rework.
- Track, document, and report all test outcomes, including pass/fail rates and test bench rejections, for internal and corporate reporting.
- Complete required documentation for airworthiness and regulatory compliance (e.g., RM2 ENR forms).
- Develop, schedule, and review detailed engine test plans and schedules.
- Attend, prepare for, and follow up on Technical Review meetings.
- Calculate pre-calibrations for all applicable engine assets.
- Maintain test cell schedules and ensure documentation is kept up to date using internal tools and storage solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with engine testing, troubleshooting in test cell environments.
- Strong analytical ability to interpret test data, identify anomalies, and drive investigations to resolution.
- Proven track record of technical troubleshooting in test cell environments.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functional teams.
- Knowledge of engine functionality as well as associated equipment.
- Familiarity with New Production and/or MRO regulatory and airworthiness requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Certifications/Skills:
- Relevant Mechanic Stamp(s) or Technical Support Engineering Stamp.
- Delegation Stamps (Level 3 or Level 4) for test cell or airworthiness operations.
- Experience running tests and with engine assembly.
Soft Skills:
- Attention to detail and thorough documentation practices.
- Proactive problem-solving attitude and drive for continuous improvement.
- Adaptability to evolving technical environments and organizational changes.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primarily located in shop floor and test cells environments.
Requires adherence to safety and quality protocols at all times.
LOCATION
Location: Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
COMPANY INFORMATION
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.
Locate your future workplace
2709 Forum Drive TX 75052
Grand Prairie
Texas United States
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Who's Hiring
- Apple51
- Qualcomm11
- NVIDIA5
- AMD2
- Arm2
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware54
- Technology & Software18
- Banking & Financial Services14
- Telecommunications7
- Construction & Real Estate5
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in performance engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field required
- Proficiency with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner
- Experience identifying and resolving bottlenecks in distributed or cloud-based systems
- Familiarity with monitoring platforms like Dynatrace, New Relic, or Datadog
- Ability to write and review scripts in Python, Java, or shell for automated test workloads
- Strong communication skills for reporting performance findings to engineering and business stakeholders
Performance Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a performance engineer in Texas?
Performance engineering in Texas does not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. From there, candidates build hands-on experience with load testing frameworks and monitoring tools, often starting in QA, DevOps, or systems administration roles at Texas-based technology, energy, or defense firms before moving into dedicated performance engineering positions.
Which companies hire performance engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring performance engineers in Texas right now include Apple, Qualcomm, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy companies, defense contractors, and semiconductor manufacturers means performance engineering roles here often combine software performance work with embedded or industrial systems experience.
Which Texas cities have the most performance engineer jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Midlothian have the most performance engineer openings in Texas. Houston's dominance is driven by energy and petrochemical firms that rely on performance engineers for large-scale simulation and control systems, while Austin's technology sector and Dallas-Fort Worth's mix of financial services, telecom, and defense contractors generate consistent demand across software and infrastructure performance disciplines.
Are there remote performance engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, and they are more common than in many technical fields. About 10% of performance engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the fact that most performance work involves analyzing telemetry, running automated test suites, and reviewing code rather than being physically on-site. Load testing and application monitoring roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while embedded systems and industrial performance roles typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a performance engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a QA engineer, DevOps associate, or systems administrator role at a Texas technology, energy, or defense employer, where exposure to monitoring tools and release pipelines creates a natural transition into performance work. Large Texas employers in aerospace and semiconductors run new-graduate rotational programs that include infrastructure and reliability tracks. Building a portfolio of load testing scripts and publishing results from open-source or personal projects gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to associate-level performance roles.
Where can I find and apply to performance engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to performance engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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