Venus Aerospace

Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Components Team)

Posted 9 Days Ago

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Houston, TX, USA

In-Office

Senior level

Aerospace • Transportation • Defense • Manufacturing

The Role

Design, analyze, procure, test, and mature propulsion components and fluid systems for flight hardware. Create CAD models, P&IDs, test plans, and requirements; perform fluid network modeling, data analysis, and hands-on hardware testing. Collaborate with propulsion, vehicle, systems engineering, test, procurement, and external suppliers to meet engine requirements. The role requires aerospace or mechanical engineering expertise, multidisciplinary project experience, and familiarity with aerospace materials, fluid connections, CAD, simulation, and test tools.

Summary Generated by Built In

Who We Are:
Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight. Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in aerospace. At Venus, we’re looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion.

The Role: Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Components Team)
As a Senior Propulsion Engineer on the components team, you will be involved in the design, analysis, procurement, testing, and development of propulsion hardware used to develop Propellant & Pressure Management (PPMS) systems. You will be responsible for taking designs from varying levels of readiness to flight maturity hardware. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and self-motivated individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What You'll Get To Do

Support design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion piece parts and assemblies

Generate CAD models of components and test systems

Hands on testing of off the shelf and custom hardware designs, as well as supporting larger system and engine testing

Develop and execute test plans, analyze test results

Fluid network modeling, analysis & design: design and analysis engine fluid systems, identify COTS components for fluid systems, work with suppliers to source components.

Systems engineering focusing on generating and collecting, validating, and verifying component requirements

Use agile methodology to break down complex projects into daily and weekly actionable tasks

Work with PPMS, engine, and vehicle engineering and test teams to satisfy engine systems design requirements and communicate engine systems test requirements

Generate P&ID’s of test stand systems

Work with outside vendors and in-house procurement team to select and source components

What You Have

The ideal candidate will be a multi-disciplinary engineer with a diverse set of skills and experience in some or most of these fields of expertise: mechanical and fluid systems designs, structural/thermal design & analysis, testing & data analysis, hands-on experience with assembling & testing propulsion components, generating CAD models & drawings, designing for manufacturing (DFM), and excellent communication & people skills.

5+ years of aerospace vehicle and component design/testing experience

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

3+ years of CAD experience

Systems engineering and hands on operational experience

Experience working on multidisciplinary project teams

Knowledge of standard aerospace materials used in designs of propulsion systems for high mechanical and thermal loads

Knowledge of aerospace fluid systems component and fluid connections specifications

Experience in some of the design & analysis tools such as NX / SolidWorks, ANSYS mechanical, CFX / StarCCM+, Matlab / Python, GFSSP, Microsoft Visio

Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate in a fast-paced work environment

What Will Set You Apart

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Experience with RDREs or RDEs

Project management/leadership

Familiarity with Agile methods

Strong background in systems engineering for PPMS systems

Familiarity with standards such as SMC-S-016, and AIAA S-080A-2018

Experience developing and standardizing processes for design, analysis, and testing

Location:

This is a full-time salaried position working onsite at our headquarters located on the Ellington Air Field property in Houston, Texas.

Benefits:

Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision. We have a flex-Friday flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and receive professional development opportunities.

ITAR Requirements

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State). You can learn more about ITAR here.

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Skills Required

5+ years of aerospace vehicle and component design/testing experience
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
3+ years of CAD experience
Systems engineering and hands-on operational experience
Experience working on multidisciplinary project teams
Knowledge of aerospace materials for high mechanical and thermal loads
Knowledge of aerospace fluid systems component and fluid connection specifications
Experience with design and analysis tools such as NX, SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical, CFX, STAR-CCM+, MATLAB, Python, GFSSP, or Microsoft Visio
Strong communication skills
Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
Experience with RDREs or RDEs
Project management or leadership experience
Familiarity with Agile methods
Strong systems engineering background for PPMS systems
Familiarity with SMC-S-016 and AIAA S-080A-2018 standards
Experience developing and standardizing design, analysis, and testing processes
Ability to meet applicable ITAR requirements or obtain required authorizations