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Remote performance engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in software, fintech, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise SaaS, at companies ranging from remote-first startups to large distributed engineering teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Energy Systems, Dell Technologies, and Zone 5 Technologies. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Are you ready to embark on an exciting career with a leading turbomachinery and jet engine aerospace engineering company? At Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), we're not just about cutting-edge products; we're about shaping the future of aerospace innovation. If you're looking for a workplace that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and expertise, you've found your home!
Located in the stunning setting of Jupiter, Florida, FTT is a growing world-class turbomachinery company with a vibrant team of over 300 engineers and technicians, bringing together more than 4,000 years of combined experience in aerospace (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery. For 25 years, we've been at the forefront of next-generation technologies, specializing in rocket turbopumps, aircraft engines, and high-performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
At FTT, we offer a comprehensive suite of services including design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technologies division also provides innovative engineering services, testing, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power applications.
With additional offices in Derby, UK, and Wildau, Germany, we proudly extend our reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace, enhancing our access to cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities and a robust supply chain.
Our parent company, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, empowers us to leverage cross-industry capabilities, delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions that benefit our customers.
This role is restricted to U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain security clearance. FTT will require proof of status prior to employment.
General Job Summary:
The Chief/Fellow Performance Engineer is a part-time, remote position. The engineer will provide technical oversight on performance analyses in support of engine development and testing programs. Actively participates in programmatic and test data reviews. Will mentor and oversee technical content of junior engineers.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conceptual design and optimization of turbomachinery performance cycles (air breathing engines, rocket turbopumps, and industrial gas turbines) using NPSS and GatesCycle modeling codes.
- Close coordination with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) on design limits of components related to turbomachinery performance.
- Review and supervise feasibility studies and testing on new and modified turbomachinery designs.
- Documents changes through a formal engineering change notification process.
- Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
- Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
- Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
- Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).
- Other job duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
May guide or direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing, and prototype fabrication.
Experience and Skills:
- Proficiency in NPSS or GatesCycle codes required.
- Proficiency in programming codes (C, C++, Java, Fortran, Matlab) is strongly desired.
- Proficiency in aerodynamic physics and engineering principals with an understanding of practical design limitations.
- Experienced in all phases of development: conceptual design, analysis, validation, test, and correlation.
- Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
- Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns, and provide project status.
- Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Education and Experience:
- BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
- 25+ years' experience in turbomachinery aerodynamic design and analysis.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
- Office and/or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones, rotating wrist, using tools/equipment).
Travel Requirements: Yes, if applicable.
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
From: Kratos Defense
Are you ready to embark on an exciting career with a leading turbomachinery and jet engine aerospace engineering company? At Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), we're not just about cutting-edge products; we're about shaping the future of aerospace innovation. If you're looking for a workplace that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and expertise, you've found your home!
Located in the stunning setting of Jupiter, Florida, FTT is a growing world-class turbomachinery company with a vibrant team of over 300 engineers and technicians, bringing together more than 4,000 years of combined experience in aerospace (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery. For 25 years, we've been at the forefront of next-generation technologies, specializing in rocket turbopumps, aircraft engines, and high-performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
At FTT, we offer a comprehensive suite of services including design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technologies division also provides innovative engineering services, testing, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power applications.
With additional offices in Derby, UK, and Wildau, Germany, we proudly extend our reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace, enhancing our access to cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities and a robust supply chain.
Our parent company, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, empowers us to leverage cross-industry capabilities, delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions that benefit our customers.
This role is restricted to U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain security clearance. FTT will require proof of status prior to employment.
General Job Summary:
The Chief/Fellow Performance Engineer is a part-time, remote position. The engineer will provide technical oversight on performance analyses in support of engine development and testing programs. Actively participates in programmatic and test data reviews. Will mentor and oversee technical content of junior engineers.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conceptual design and optimization of turbomachinery performance cycles (air breathing engines, rocket turbopumps, and industrial gas turbines) using NPSS and GatesCycle modeling codes.
- Close coordination with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) on design limits of components related to turbomachinery performance.
- Review and supervise feasibility studies and testing on new and modified turbomachinery designs.
- Documents changes through a formal engineering change notification process.
- Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
- Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
- Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
- Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).
- Other job duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
May guide or direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing, and prototype fabrication.
Experience and Skills:
- Proficiency in NPSS or GatesCycle codes required.
- Proficiency in programming codes (C, C++, Java, Fortran, Matlab) is strongly desired.
- Proficiency in aerodynamic physics and engineering principals with an understanding of practical design limitations.
- Experienced in all phases of development: conceptual design, analysis, validation, test, and correlation.
- Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
- Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns, and provide project status.
- Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Education and Experience:
- BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
- 25+ years' experience in turbomachinery aerodynamic design and analysis.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
- Office and/or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones, rotating wrist, using tools/equipment).
Travel Requirements: Yes, if applicable.
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
From: Kratos Defense
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Science & Research
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote performance engineer jobs.
- Experience with load testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, Locust, or k6
- Proficiency in at least one systems or scripting language such as Java, Python, or Go
- Hands-on experience with APM and observability platforms such as Datadog, Dynatrace, or New Relic
- Ability to analyze profiling data, flame graphs, and distributed traces to identify bottlenecks
- 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
Tips for Your Remote Performance Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote performance engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly so you can find roles that match your stack and apply directly before postings fill.
Build a public performance testing portfolio
Remote hiring managers can't watch you work, so your GitHub or portfolio site does the talking. Publish load test scripts, bottleneck analyses, or before-and-after latency results that show you can diagnose and fix real performance problems independently.
Signal async fluency in your application materials
Remote performance engineer teams communicate through written documentation, not hallway conversations. Use your cover letter and resume to show you write clearly about technical findings, since employers screen for candidates who can surface issues and propose fixes without needing a meeting.
Match your tools to the remote employer's stack
Remote job descriptions name specific observability and testing tools: Datadog, New Relic, Grafana, k6, Gatling, or Locust. Call out the tools you've used in context, not just as a list, so hiring managers can see you've applied them on real workloads.
Remote Performance Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote performance engineer job?
Target remote-first tech companies, cloud platforms, and distributed SaaS teams, since those employers are most likely to hire performance engineers without requiring on-site presence. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for self-direction, clear async written communication, and hands-on proficiency with tools like k6, Gatling, JMeter, or Datadog. A GitHub portfolio with load testing scripts, benchmark reports, or tuning case studies gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list skills.
Which companies hire remote performance engineers?
Remote performance engineer roles are posted by Energy Systems, Dell Technologies, and Zone 5 Technologies and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology firms, cloud infrastructure companies, and distributed fintech or enterprise SaaS teams that run engineering entirely across time zones.
Can you get a remote performance engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level performance engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and iterate independently from day one. Smaller remote-first SaaS companies and startups are the most likely to hire junior candidates. Showing open-source contributions, a public performance testing project, or documented benchmark results from a personal or academic project can substitute for professional history and open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote performance engineer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in this field weigh demonstrated skills, measurable results, and tool proficiency at least as heavily as a formal degree. Candidates who can show real load testing work, performance tuning outcomes, or observability tool expertise are competitive even without a computer science credential. A degree in a technical field helps with larger enterprise employers, but it rarely overrides a strong practical portfolio.
Which industries hire the most remote performance engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote performance engineers are Energy, Science & Research, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed engineering teams that need performance engineers who can collaborate entirely through async tools and documentation.
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