Propulsion Performance Data Analyst

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Performance Engineer in Michigan to support propulsion system performance analysis and validation across development, acceptance, and qualification programs. The role emphasizes data collection, formatting, and reporting to inform engineering decisions and customer deliverables.

You will collaborate with Test, Product, Design, and Manufacturing teams to transform test data into clear performance insights, support regression and trends, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in performance analysis, test engineering, or data analysis
• Strong analytical and data-handling skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to interpret engineering data and documentation
• Ability to work with ITAR-controlled information

Responsibilities

• Test data collection and formatting for performance analysis
• Analyze test data and identify trends and anomalies
• Develop performance plots and reports
• Support correlation of models to test data
• Assist root cause analysis and problem investigation

Skills

Analytical skills

Data handling

Excel

Engineering data interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

ITAR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Performance Engineer in Michigan to support propulsion system performance analysis and validation across development, acceptance, and qualification programs. The role emphasizes data collection, formatting, and reporting to inform engineering decisions and customer deliverables.

You will collaborate with Test, Product, Design, and Manufacturing teams to transform test data into clear performance insights, support regression and trends, and