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Performance Engineer II

MTU Aero Engines North America
Rocky Hill, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026 CLOSED ON 6/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Engineer II position at MTU Aero Engines North America?

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We Shape the Future of Aviation - one in three planes flies with MTU technology. We work hard to keep growing – not just for tomorrow or next week, but for generations to come. Join us to shape your career and the future of aviation.

MTU is looking for an experienced engineer to join us for an opportunity to progress their career through meaningful work in a collaborative environment. We are committed to building your engineering expertise, gas turbine hardware knowledge and project management skills. Our company offers a comprehensive set of benefits so that you can select what best meets your needs. We also promote a healthy work-life balance through a hybrid work schedule, flexible work arrangements, and paid time off. MTU AENA employees drive their own success in an environment that recognizes diversity and celebrates achievements.

The Performance Engineer II contributes to MTU’s development of highly efficient components, which help reduce the aerospace industry’s climate impact, and reduce airlines fuel costs, directly benefiting their bottom line. The role supports MTU’s partnership on the Geared Turbofan (GTF) programs, which provides industry leading performance, as well as development of advanced engine concepts. The Performance Engineer II provides a broad range of performance support focused on MTU-owned components; the low pressure turbine and high pressure compressor front block, as well as the flying fuel cell.

Essential Functions:

  • Drive integration of engine and component performance with our partners and global sites
  • Deliver engine cycle modeling projects and performance methods projects
  • Bring innovation and ingenuity into our products.

Competencies:

  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide clear and concise communication and create effective presentations
  • Team player with the desire to integrate effectively in a multi-location team
  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize appropriately to take timely actions in the best interest of team and organization

Requirements for this position include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent. M.S. (preferred)
  • 4-10 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Understanding of concepts, methods and procedures within gas turbine performance and aerodynamics
  • Experience with NPSS modeling (preferred), python and object-oriented programming
  • Interest in working on an international team
  • German language skills a plus
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
  • Eligible to work in the United States without Sponsorship
  • Occasional international travel is required

Your Future at MTU Starts Here!

Ready to give your career a boost? Send us your complete application by listing your earliest possible start date. We look forward to getting to know you.
MTU AENA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class. For more information and additional resources on “EEO is the Law,” please visit: https://www.eeoc.gov/employees/index.cfm

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