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Performance Test Engineer jobs are open across fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, and enterprise software, from junior to staff and principal levels, with specializations in load testing, API performance, and observability engineering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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As a Flight Science Engineer, you will work across vehicle conceptual design, aircraft performance and flight testing—from predicting aircraft capability and influencing design decisions to supporting flight tests in real time and comparing test results against analytical models.
This role provides a unique opportunity to follow an aircraft from design analysis to actual flight testing and directly contribute to the development of Honda's next-generation aircraft. Join Honda's next-generation aircraft development team and help turn a new aircraft concept into a flying vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers to refine aircraft design concepts and safety strategies for normal and emergency operations. Analyze aircraft performance across various operating scenarios and prepare engineering reports.
- Develop and enhance HRI performance analysis tools and processes to improve efficiency and capability.
- Develop system requirements (e.g., electrical power systems such as batteries and/or generators, flight controls, etc.) and collaborate with related engineering teams on technical matters, including aerodynamics, safety, mass, stability and control, loads, structures, and systems.
- Support flight-test planning in collaboration with test pilots and other engineers.
- Predict aircraft flight and ground test results using analytical models; compare predictions with test data to identify and resolve issues; and update models and designs as needed.
- Provide real-time support for flight-test missions through telemetry monitoring, post-flight data reduction, and data analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline; a Master's degree is preferred.
- 3-10 years of experience as an aircraft performance or flight science engineer in the aerospace industry, including eVTOL, rotorcraft, or fixed-wing aircraft.
- Knowledge of aircraft design, performance analysis, basic aerodynamics, and flight physics.
- Basic understanding of engineering optimization, with the ability to use and further develop optimization-based analysis tools for aircraft performance and design.
- Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python, with the ability to understand, modify, and extend engineering analysis tools.
- Basic understanding of aircraft certification requirements and their application to aircraft performance (e.g., 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, 29, and/or powered-lift requirements).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible and positive mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and with individuals from both within and outside the aviation industry.
Bonus Qualifications
- Understanding of operational requirements under 14 CFR Parts 91, 121, and 135.
- Knowledge of and experience with C++ or other engineering programming languages.
- Knowledge and experience with CFD analysis toolsets.
- Experience with aerodynamic prediction tools such as vortex-lattice and panel methods.
- Private or commercial pilot certificate.
Aircraft Performance Engineer, eVTOL, AAM, UAM, Flight Science
As a Flight Science Engineer, you will work across vehicle conceptual design, aircraft performance and flight testing—from predicting aircraft capability and influencing design decisions to supporting flight tests in real time and comparing test results against analytical models.
This role provides a unique opportunity to follow an aircraft from design analysis to actual flight testing and directly contribute to the development of Honda's next-generation aircraft. Join Honda's next-generation aircraft development team and help turn a new aircraft concept into a flying vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers to refine aircraft design concepts and safety strategies for normal and emergency operations. Analyze aircraft performance across various operating scenarios and prepare engineering reports.
- Develop and enhance HRI performance analysis tools and processes to improve efficiency and capability.
- Develop system requirements (e.g., electrical power systems such as batteries and/or generators, flight controls, etc.) and collaborate with related engineering teams on technical matters, including aerodynamics, safety, mass, stability and control, loads, structures, and systems.
- Support flight-test planning in collaboration with test pilots and other engineers.
- Predict aircraft flight and ground test results using analytical models; compare predictions with test data to identify and resolve issues; and update models and designs as needed.
- Provide real-time support for flight-test missions through telemetry monitoring, post-flight data reduction, and data analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline; a Master's degree is preferred.
- 3-10 years of experience as an aircraft performance or flight science engineer in the aerospace industry, including eVTOL, rotorcraft, or fixed-wing aircraft.
- Knowledge of aircraft design, performance analysis, basic aerodynamics, and flight physics.
- Basic understanding of engineering optimization, with the ability to use and further develop optimization-based analysis tools for aircraft performance and design.
- Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python, with the ability to understand, modify, and extend engineering analysis tools.
- Basic understanding of aircraft certification requirements and their application to aircraft performance (e.g., 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, 29, and/or powered-lift requirements).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible and positive mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and with individuals from both within and outside the aviation industry.
Bonus Qualifications
- Understanding of operational requirements under 14 CFR Parts 91, 121, and 135.
- Knowledge of and experience with C++ or other engineering programming languages.
- Knowledge and experience with CFD analysis toolsets.
- Experience with aerodynamic prediction tools such as vortex-lattice and panel methods.
- Private or commercial pilot certificate.
Aircraft Performance Engineer, eVTOL, AAM, UAM, Flight Science
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- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in performance test engineer jobs.
- Experience designing and executing load, stress, and endurance tests using JMeter or k6
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
- Hands-on experience with APM tools such as Dynatrace, New Relic, or Datadog for bottleneck analysis
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating performance tests into automated build workflows
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience testing REST APIs and analyzing system behavior under concurrent user load
Tips for Your Performance Test Engineer Job Search
Quantify latency and throughput wins
Hiring managers want numbers, not descriptions. Replace phrases like 'improved performance' with specifics: baseline response time, the bottleneck you identified, the fix you implemented, and the resulting improvement. That level of detail separates performance test engineers from generic QA candidates.
List tools by test type
Organize your skills section by what each tool does: load generation, APM, profiling, or CI integration. Recruiters screening for JMeter or k6 miss candidates who bury those tools in a paragraph. A grouped format makes your stack scannable and signals you understand the testing lifecycle.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists performance test engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings with architecture detail
Postings that name specific services, such as microservices, Kafka, or Kubernetes, signal a team doing real performance work rather than checkbox testing. Prioritize those roles and mirror their technical language in your resume and cover letter to pass automated screening.
Prepare a hands-on test scenario walkthrough
Most technical interviews ask you to describe a complete test execution: how you defined the workload model, scripted the scenario, ran the test, and interpreted the results. Rehearse one real example end to end so you can walk through each decision without prompting.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Ask whether performance testing is embedded in sprints or treated as a pre-release gate. The answer shapes your workload, influence, and career growth significantly. Teams that integrate testing early give engineers more ownership, while gate-based setups often mean reactive firefighting under deadline pressure.
Performance Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most performance test engineers?
The companies hiring the most performance test engineers right now include UST, Wipro, and American business solutions, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at companies running high-traffic platforms where latency and throughput directly affect user experience and revenue.
How many performance test engineer jobs are remote?
About 100% of performance test engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed testing expertise. Roles focused on cloud-based load testing, API performance, and CI pipeline integration tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring hands-on infrastructure access are more likely to request on-site availability.
How do you become a performance test engineer?
Start by building a foundation in software testing principles, then focus specifically on load and performance testing tools like JMeter or k6. Learn to read and interpret system metrics using an APM tool. Practice scripting realistic workload scenarios against a public API or a personal project. Contribute to open source performance testing repositories or document your test results publicly to demonstrate hands-on experience to employers.
Can you get a performance test engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level performance test engineer roles exist, particularly at companies that hire junior QA engineers and develop specializations internally. Build credibility by completing a publicly visible load testing project against an open API, writing up your methodology and findings, and earning a vendor certification in a tool like JMeter or Gatling. Applying to roles that include general QA responsibilities alongside performance testing broadens your options early in your career.
What does the performance test engineer interview process look like?
Most interview processes include a recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering testing concepts and tool familiarity, and a hands-on exercise where you design or critique a load test scenario. A final round typically involves a system design discussion and a conversation with the engineering team about how performance testing fits into their development cycle. Some companies ask candidates to walk through a past incident where performance testing uncovered a production issue.
Where can I find and apply to performance test engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to performance test engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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