Principal Performance Engineer - M.E. V, VI

Mezzo Technologies; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Casual environment

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Mezzo Technologies, a division of Signia Aerospace, seeks a Principal Performance Engineer to tackle advanced thermal and mechanical problems in heat exchanger technology. You will lead projects through sizing, stress analysis, and qualification testing while crafting new solutions for evolving customer needs.

You will guide designs from concept to reliable hardware within a highly collaborative team. The role requires strong fundamentals in heat transfer, mechanics, and fluid dynamics, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering is required.
• 8+ years of professional experience in engineering analysis and simulations is required.
• Master’s degree or PhD is preferred.
• Experience with ANSYS Workbench or other analysis software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to develop design parameters for heat exchanger technology.
• Develop verification plans to ensure products meet design requirements.
• Produce high-quality documentation for design reviews and data deliverables.
• Collaborate with designers to balance performance and manufacturability.
• Coordinate and provide technical support for qualification testing of new products.
• Develop and maintain analytical models and tools.
• Stay updated on new technologies to maintain competitive edge.

Skills

Engineering simulations

Verification & validation

Python or MATLAB

First principles

Materials selection

Math & statistics

Reading drawings & schematics

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master’s degree or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

Description

About Us

At Mezzo Technologies, a division of Signia Aerospace, we’re partnering with industry leaders in aerospace, defense, energy, and high-performance motorsport to solve the most challenging thermal problems in engineering today. Our dynamic workplace fosters collaboration and empowers you to make significant contributions to a diverse range of projects.

Job Summary

As a Principal Performance Engineer, you will help solve demanding thermal and mechanical problems at the forefront of heat exchanger technology. You will guide designs through the full development cycle—from thermal sizing and stress analysis to qualification testing—while developing new solutions for evolving customer needs. Join an engineering team that prides itself on taking on difficult problems and turning them into reliable hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and computational simulations to develop design parameters and support development activities - specifically, stress, heat transfer, and fluid flow calculations
• Develop and execute verification plans to ensure new products meet all design requirements
• Produce high-quality documentation in support of design reviews and data deliverables
• Collaborate with designers to balance performance and manufacturability considerations
• Collaborate with project managers to identify and mitigate technical risks to plans and schedules
• Coordinate and provide technical support for qualification testing for new products
• Contributing to the establishment and adherence to engineering standards and best-practices
• Developing and maintaining analytical models and tools
• Stay abreast of the latest technologies and methods to maintain a competitive edge

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 8+ years professional experience in engineering analysis and simulations

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Experience with engineering simulations, and verification and validation thereof
• Experience with ANSYS Workbench or other analysis software package
• Excellent grasp of first principles in mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
• Experience with materials selection for mechanical design
• Ability to apply principles of mathematics and statistics to solve engineering problems
• Analytical programming experience, including data processing (e.g. Python or MATLAB)
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
• Excellent technical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

What We Offer

At Mezzo Technologies, we believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a competitive compensation package, and a workplace culture built around innovation, accountability, and growth.

Our benefits include

• Competitive salary and performance-based salary increases
• Comprehensive health, dental and life insurance
• Access to vision coverage through our benefits provider
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• A fast-paced, collaborative work environment in a high-tech, high-growth industry
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off, promoting a healthy work-life balance
• A casual, down-to-earth work environment - no khakis required

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability