Head of Propulsion Engineering
Head of Propulsion Engineering
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27-04-2025
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Job Description
We are a young hypersonic transportation company focused on doing what people once thought was impossible. We are a tech haven for engineers with vision who want more than just a job. And we have a place for you if you want to be part of creating flight vehicles that transform how people and nations connect.
The Role: Head of Propulsion Engineering
As Head of Propulsion Engineering you will be leading the department responsible for the design analysis development and qualification of Venus propulsion systems including rotating detonation rocket engines (RDREs) and our new detonation ramjet engine. Venus is a company with colocated test and fabrication facilities and fosters an environment of rapid innovation. Balancing a healthy level of technical concern with a passion to innovate quickly by knowing when and where to take risks drives success in this role: build a little test a little learn a lot.
What Youll Get To Do:
- Lead and manage the technical direction of propulsion systems development.
- Ensure optimization for performance across mission profiles design for manufacturability ease of serviceability and reusability via a deep understanding of the systems engineering approach and requirementsbased design.
- Recruit lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers in designing and building propulsion systems fluid modeling and testing programs.
- Track and maintain the schedule for propulsion deliverables and manage multiple development and test programs.
- Work with manufacturing and additive teams to produce propulsion components and manage vendor relationships.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks to ensure successful system development.
- Own accountability of propulsion engineering readiness for design reviews from component to system level.
- Make significant technical contributions to new engine programs leveraging expertise to advance technology and enhance performance capabilities.
What You Have:
- The ideal candidate will be a multidisciplinary leader with a diverse set of skills and experience leading teams through development to production.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of comprehensive experience in the design development and test of propulsion and fluid systems for aerospace applications (air breathing or rocket).
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience with a track record of successfully managing people and technical teams achieving shared objectives.
- Expertise in propulsion system design principles fluid dynamics combustion processes and thermal management.
- Handson experience in designing products for manufacturing leading efforts to improve reliability with concrete examples of successful initiatives they spearheaded from start to finish.
- Demonstrated leadership and management abilities with a proven track record delivering complex propulsion and fluid system projects from concept through qualification.
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry regulations standards and best practices related to propulsion system development and aerospace engineering (e.g. SMCS016 and SMCS025.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work in a hybrid inperson/remote work environment with the capacity to effectively engage with stakeholders including crossfunctional teams and industry partners.
What Will Set You Apart:
- Advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
- Experience designing and/or testing rotating detonation engines.
- Experience going through the product development cycle from concept to production for air breathing or rocket engines doing this for high speed systems (ram or scramjets) will truly set you apart.
- Experience leading crossfunctional teams for technically challenging projects on tight timelines while staying on budget.
- Strong background in systems engineering for engine or propellant feed systems.
- Deep understanding of engine testing planning executing data analysis leading anomaly investigations.
- Familiarity with standards such as SMCS016 NASA STD5012 AIAA S080A2018.
- Experience developing and standardizing processes for design analysis and testing
Benefits:
Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan stock options and medical benefits including dental and vision. We have a flexFriday flexible schedule unlimited PTO and receive professional development opportunities.
Location:
This role is based onsite at Ellington Field in Houston Texas.
About Venus Aerospace
By enabling one hour global travel Venus Aerospace is transforming the world and our access to it. Were building a spaceplane with a low carbon footprint that will enable onehour global travel. We are a diverse veteran team with extreme experience in successful new space commercial R&D and government/military programs.
We are looking for incredible motivated enthusiastic people that want to build a worldchanging culture and organization. You will be helping Venus grow and develop so flexibility and a sense of adventure is quintessential. We are looking for allaround AWESOME people to help us grow.
Weve done the professional grind and weve got a better approach. We take Home for Dinner seriously we want you to work for us and be home for dinner. Family is important and we dont want you to miss out on what matters most. If that appeals to you wed love to connect!
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 applicants 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 ITARhere.
Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation please emailor call 281 email and phone number were created exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages or any other purposes such as following up on an application third party staffing agencies website technical issues or any other issues not related to a disability will not receive a response. Messages will be returned within five business days.
For additional information about our Equal Opportunity Employment Policy please visit ourEEOP page.
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