Engine Performance Analyst

The Judge Group; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Judge Group in Waterloo, IA seeks a Contingent Performance Analyst to support Model-Based Product Development initiatives and advance engine performance modeling across engineering teams. You will contribute to simulations, calibration, and process improvements to drive efficient development.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on GT-Power/GT-Suite experience, strong MATLAB skills, and a solid thermo-fluid background, complemented by effective communication and teamwork to collaborate with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in engine performance analysis, or 1+ year of relevant industry experience combined with an advanced degree.
• Hands-on experience with GT-Power and the broader GT-Suite simulation environment.
• Strong proficiency in engineering software tools, particularly MATLAB.
• Solid understanding of thermo-fluid systems and principles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the deployment of advanced analysis methodologies and helping establish modern model architectures and workflow processes across engine engineering teams.
• Assisting engine development programs by performing complex engine performance simulations, analysis, and optimization studies.
• Collaborating with performance and testing engineers to evaluate, pilot, and implement innovative engineering processes.
• Contributing to the development of enhanced modeling capabilities, engineering methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Supporting the creation of new calibration procedures and advanced analytical approaches to improve engine performance and development efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GT-Power

GT-Suite

MATLAB

Job description

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Key Responsibilities

As a Contingent Performance Analyst, you will support Model-Based Product Development (MBPD) initiatives and contribute to the advancement of engine performance and simulation technologies. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the deployment of advanced analysis methodologies and helping establish modern model architectures and workflow processes across engine engineering teams.
• Assisting engine development programs by performing complex engine performance simulations, analysis, and optimization studies.
• Collaborating with performance and testing engineers to evaluate, pilot, and implement innovative engineering processes.
• Contributing to the development of enhanced modeling capabilities, engineering methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Supporting the creation of new calibration procedures and advanced analytical approaches to improve engine performance and development efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industry experience in engine performance analysis, or 1+ year of relevant industry experience combined with an advanced degree.
• Hands-on experience with GT-Power and the broader GT-Suite simulation environment.
• Strong proficiency in engineering software tools, particularly MATLAB.
• Solid understanding of thermo-fluid systems and principles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced expertise in GT-Power/GT-Suite modeling and simulation.
• 3+ years of engineering experience working with heavy-duty diesel engines.
• A Master’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.