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# Senior Performance Engineer

- **Company:** Matchtech
- **Location:** Loughborough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** MATLAB, Toolchain
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840696850-senior-performance-engineer

## About the Role

This is a fully onsite, hands-on technical role suited to someone who can work independently while engaging closely with multi-disciplinary teams. A background in thermodynamics, fluid systems, or power generation is ideal. Aerospace experience is welcome but not essential., * BEng/BSc or equivalent in engineering, physics or related discipline

 * Strong experience in system-level modelling using tools such as MATLAB
 * Sound understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics or energy systems
 * Ability to build pragmatic, simplified models based on first principles
 * Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
 * Sector experience in aerospace, automotive or energy industries
 * Familiarity with model automation, toolchain development or simulation roadmapping

## Description

We're seeking a Performance Modelling Engineer to take ownership of high-level system modelling at the concept stage for advanced power and propulsion systems. You'll be responsible for developing 0D models to support early design decisions and trade-offs - including efficiency, mass, and power output., * Develop and manage system-level performance models for early-stage concepts

 * Produce and maintain version-controlled performance decks aligned with design updates
 * Analyse performance predictions and identify areas for system optimisation
 * Inform system sizing and architecture decisions through modelling and trade studies
 * Collaborate with engineering teams to create simplified models and support design reviews
 * Provide data and insights to support both technical and commercial decision-making
 * Work with customers to manage input data and communicate performance implications
 * Generate pragmatic, first-principle models for early concept evaluation
 * Contribute to the development of automated, robust simulation tools and modelling processes
 * Support validation of performance models in collaboration with R&D, CAE, and Test teams
 * Assist in developing system-level models (e.g. full-vehicle or aircraft applications)
 * Document model results and prepare technical reports for specifications and forecasts


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