Deputy Program Manager for Propulsion Development

Telemetry Today LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Venus Aerospace is seeking a Deputy Program Manager for Propulsion Development to partner with manufacturing, engineering, test, purchasing, and sales. You will own the program requirements, schedules, and budgets, ensuring propulsion systems are high-performance, manufacturable, and marketable.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-moving startup. The role focuses on delivering integrated propulsion solutions with exceptional propellant mass fraction and scalable production processes,

Responsibilities

• Own program requirements, schedules, and budgets for propulsion development.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, test, purchasing and sales to deliver high-performance propulsion systems.

Job description

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:

The Deputy Program Manager for Propulsion Development will partner with leaders from manufacturing, engineering, test, purchasing and sales to develop Venus propulsion systems. You will own program requirements, schedules, and budgets and ensure the integrated team delivers propulsion systems with exceptional performance and propellant mass fraction that are manufacturable and marketable. This is a hands‑on program leadership role in a rapidly evolving startup environment.