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Kronos Consulting

FMS Software Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Performance Predictions(Trajectory Predictions) * Performance Optimizations * Radio Tuning * Approach Operations * Datalink * Takeoff and Landing * User Interface development Top 3-5 Must Have Skills:

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BBNC

$24.25 - $33/hr

... performance predictions from SMS, analyzing statistics and trends across portfolios, validating data, performing data management, compiling other summarizing reports for each AMP portfolio, and ...

Ssd Anc

Engineers, Journeyman*

Panama City, FL · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Analyzing built infrastructure data, aggregating requirements, assessing asset performance predictions from SMS, analyzing statistics and trends across portfolios, validating data, performing data ...

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Rolls Royce

Performance Specialist Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid

$114K - $185K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Performing power and propulsion cycle analyses and performance predictions by utilizing computer simulations and engineering methods to satisfy an overall set of system requirements while taking into ...

Rolls-Royce

Performance Specialist Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid

$114K - $185K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Performing power and propulsion cycle analyses and performance predictions by utilizing computer simulations and engineering methods to satisfy an overall set of system requirements while taking into ...

Arbor Energy

Thermodynamics Performance Engineer

El Segundo, CA

$140K - $155K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Run performance prediction and sensitivity studies ahead of test campaigns; reconcile model output against test data to drive model refinement and surface component-level insights * Own the ...

Amazon

Sr Performance Validation Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... to predict silicon behavior including frequency, power consumption, and thermal characteristics. • Create methodologies for accurate performance prediction and correlation with expected post ...

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How much do performance predictions jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for performance predictions in the United States is $47.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.50 and $56.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are performance predictions?

Performance predictions refer to the process of forecasting how well an individual, system, or organization will perform in the future based on current and historical data. In the context of jobs or business, it often involves using statistical models, data analysis, and sometimes machine learning to estimate outcomes such as sales, productivity, or employee performance. These predictions help organizations make informed decisions about resource allocation, hiring, and strategy. Accurate performance predictions can improve planning and reduce risks by identifying potential issues before they arise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a performance analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Performance Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, a background in statistics or data science, and a relevant degree in fields like mathematics, economics, or business. Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, and visualization platforms like Tableau or Power BI is typically required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate data interpretation, actionable insights, and clear reporting that drive organizational improvement.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in performance predictions roles, and how can they overcome them?

Professionals working in Performance Predictions often encounter challenges such as managing large and complex datasets, ensuring the accuracy of predictive models, and effectively communicating findings to non-technical stakeholders. To overcome these challenges, it's important to stay current with modeling techniques, invest time in data cleaning and validation, and develop strong communication skills to translate technical insights into actionable business recommendations. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, like data engineers and business analysts, is also key to refining models and integrating predictions into strategic decision-making.

What is the difference between Performance Predictions vs Data Analysts?

AspectPerformance PredictionsData Analysts
Required credentialsTypically requires data analysis skills, statistical knowledge, and sometimes certifications in predictive modelingRequires strong analytical skills, proficiency in data manipulation, and often degrees in statistics, mathematics, or related fields
Work environmentOften involves working with forecasting models, predictive algorithms, and cross-department collaborationFocuses on data collection, cleaning, analysis, and reporting within various industries
Employer and industry usageUsed in finance, marketing, supply chain, and tech sectors for forecasting and decision-makingCommon across finance, healthcare, marketing, and business sectors for data-driven insights

Performance Predictions and Data Analysts both work with data, but Performance Predictions specializes in forecasting future outcomes using predictive models, while Data Analysts focus on analyzing historical data to generate reports and insights. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers target the right skills and roles.

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Infographic showing various Performance Predictions job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,889 per year, or $47.5 per hour.

Senior Gas Turbine Performance Engineer: AI Accelerated Engineering

Solar Turbines Incorporated

San Diego, CA • On-site

$110K - $152K/yr

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Posted 26 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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84th of 490 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Senior Gas Turbine Performance Engineer: AI Accelerated Engineering
Why this role
If you love the rigor of thermodynamics and the satisfaction of making models match reality, and you're excited about using modern AI tools to amplify engineering impact, this role is built for you. You'll sit at the crossroads of engine physics, product decisions, and real operating data, building performance models and software that influence everything from new product definition to test cell execution to fielded fleet operations.
What the Performance Group does
The Gas Turbine Performance Group leads concept and advanced cycle studies and delivers calibrated performance predictions for new and upgraded engines. We oversee performance during engine development, support production and acceptance testing, and enable product support teams worldwide with the tools needed to analyze, predict, and guarantee engine performance.
A core part of our mission is building and maintaining the ecosystem (models, workflows, automation, and data pipelines) that turns thermodynamics, test, and field data into decisions. Increasingly, our transient cycle models and calibrated physics tools are the foundation for AI enabled digital twins, unlocking longer service intervals, better cycle count capability, and improved efficiency through operational flexibility.
What you will do
Turn data into engineering decisions.
Analyze acceptance test and fleet/field datasets to trend performance, troubleshoot issues, and monitor aeromechanical/operability behavior across product lines.
Own high-stakes performance predictions.
Build, calibrate, and defend steady state and transient performance models for new products, upgrades, and investigations, where accuracy matters and assumptions must be explicit.
Build the tools engineers rely on.
Develop and maintain the internal software used across design, sales/applications, customer services, overhaul, and customer sites, improving usability, automation, traceability, and confidence in results.
Accelerate engineering with AI.
Apply modern AI techniques:
  • speeding up calibration and uncertainty exploration,
  • enabling anomaly detection and diagnostics,
  • creating reduced-order models that stay grounded in physics,
  • supporting digital twin workflows using physics-guided learning approaches.

Collaborate across disciplines.
Work shoulder to shoulder with design, controls, test, operations, and digital teams to solve urgent problems quickly while also building long term capability.
What you'll love about the work
  • Physics first engineering with direct line of sight to real hardware and customer outcomes.
  • High leverage: your models and tools scale across programs, teams, and global sites.
  • A modern toolchain mindset: automation, reproducibility, and AI assisted workflows are part of the job, not a hobby.

What you will bring (required)
  • B.S. / B.Eng. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or closely related field) plus experience with multiple design cycles within industry and performance engineering to real world problems.
  • Foundation of knowledge for growth in gas turbine performance and thermodynamics (cycles, maps, matching, operability concepts, off-design behavior).
  • Ability to work through ambiguity, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality results under schedule pressure.
  • Clear written and verbal communication. You can explain assumptions, results, and risks to both technical and nontechnical partners.
  • Proven habit of finishing work with thoroughness and reliability (validation, documentation, and follow-through).

What sets top candidates apart (preferred)
  • Applicable experience in gas turbine performance, aerodynamics, instrumentation, real world testing or closely related area.
  • Applied knowledge of model calibration and troubleshooting of gas turbine performance/operability in steady state and/or transient.
  • Strong engineering software skills, building scripts, code, or automation that makes other engineers faster and improves quality.
  • Familiarity with controls and control logic and controls software.

Tools & technologies (typical, not exhaustive)
  • 1-D multiphysics engine performance tools (e.g., NPSS, PROOSIS, GasTurb, pyCycle or similar)
  • Programming/scripting: Python (strongly preferred), and/or C/C++/C#/Fortran/VBA
  • Engineering computing: MATLAB / Simulink
  • Analytics & visualization: Tableau (or similar), plus modern data tooling as applicable
  • Standard productivity tools (Microsoft Office suite)

Summary Pay Range:
$112,704.00 - $169,056.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 21, 2026 - August 21, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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