Principal Propulsion Engineer
Principal Propulsion Engineer
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05-05-2025
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Who We Are:
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. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals who want to push the boundaries of highspeed air transportation and work on exciting engine technologies that will propel the future of air transportation.
The Role: Principal Propulsion Engineer
As a Principal Propulsion Engineer you will be involved in the design analysis and development of propulsion hardware from piece parts to engine and/or Propellant & Pressure Management System (PPMS). You will be responsible for taking designs from concepts to flight maturity hardware. The ideal candidate will be a selfstarter and selfmotivated individual who is comfortable working in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
What You Will Get To Do:
- Support design analysis manufacturing and testing of propulsion piece parts and assemblies
- Generate CAD models of components and engine systems
- Fluid network modeling analysis & design: design and analysis of engine fluid systems identify COTS components for fluid systems work with suppliers to source components.
- Generate P&IDs of engine systems
- Develop and execute test plans analyze test results
- Systems engineering experience focusing on generating engine balances engine sizing and requirements technical understanding of various engine cycles and trading cycle efficiencies of various engine cycles
- Use engine P&IDs to generate fully detailed CAD models of engine assemblies
- Design and analyze tanks and supporting tank structures and PPMS
- Work with vehicle engineering and test teams to satisfy engine systemsdesign requirements and communicate engine systems test requirements
- Work with outside vendors and inhouse procurement team to select and source components for engine and PPMS systems
What You Have:
- The ideal candidate will be a multidisciplinary engineer with a diverse set of skills and experience in some or most of these fields of expertise: mechanical and fluid systems design structural/thermal design & analysis engine testing & hot fire data analysis handson experience with assembling & testing propulsion systems generating complex CAD models & designing for manufacturing (DFM) and excellent communication & people skills.
- 15 years of aerospace vehicle and engine systems engineering/design experience
- Bachelors degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- 3 years of CAD experience particularly working with large assemblies
- Systems engineering and 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 work in a hybrid inperson/remote work environment
What Will Set You Apart:
- Masters or PhD degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Experience with Rotating Detonating Engines (rocket or airbreathing)
- Project management/leadership
- Strong background in systems engineering for engine or PPMS systems
- Engine and/or engine component testing
- Familiarity with standards such as SMCS016 NASA STD5012 AIAA S080A2018
- Experience developing and standardizing processes for design analysis and testing
- Complete mastery of one of the following: a specific oxidizer or fuel rocket injectors high temperature materials airbreathing flameholders test RE for a pump fed liquid rocket engine and Mojave bingo cards
Benefits of working with Venus:
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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