Principal Propulsion Engineer

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC; Oceanside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Medical benefits (including dental & I

Flex-Friday flexible schedule

Unlimited PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Venus Aerospace is seeking a Senior/Principal Propulsion Engineer to design, analyze, and develop propulsion hardware from components to full engine assemblies. You will manage PPMS systems and participate in fast-paced, collaborative projects.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, fluid network design, P&ID generation, test planning, and systems engineering across engine cycles. Strong cross-functional communication is required in a hybrid Oceanside setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in aerospace or mechanical engineering
• 10+ years aerospace vehicle/engine systems experience
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of aerospace materials for propulsion
• Experience with engine testing and hot-fire data analysis
• Proficiency in CAD modeling of large assemblies
• Familiarity with engine cycles and PPMS systems
• Strong communication for hybrid work environments

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion parts and assemblies
• Generate CAD models of components and engine systems
• Model fluid networks, select COTS components, source with vendors
• Create P&ID s for engine systems
• Develop and execute test plans; analyze results
• Perform systems engineering for engine balances, sizing, requirements
• Generate detailed CAD models from P&IDs for engine assemblies
• Work in Agile to break down projects into tasks
• Design tanks and supporting PPMS structures
• Coordinate with vehicle engineering and test teams for requirements
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal procurement

Skills

CAD modeling

Engine design

Fluid systems

P&ID design

Test planning

Systems engineering

Hybrid collaboration

NX/ SolidWorks

AN SYS/CFD tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

NX/SolidWorks

ANSYS Mechanical

CFX/StarCCM+

MATLAB/Python

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:PrincipalPropulsion Engineer

As a Senior Propulsion Engineer, you will be involved in the design, analysis, and development of propulsion hardware from piece parts to engine assemblies and/or Propellant & Pressure Management (PPMS) systems. You will be responsible for taking designs from concepts 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 engine systems
• Fluid network modeling, analysis and design: design and analysis engine fluid systems, identify COTS components for fluid systems, work with suppliers to source components.
• Generate P&ID’sof 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
• Use agile methodology to break down complex projects into daily and weekly actionable tasks
• Design and analyze tanks and supporting tank structures and PPMS
• Work with vehicle engineering and test teams to satisfy engine systems design requirements and communicate engine systems test requirements
• Work with outside vendors and in-house procurement team to select and source components for engine and PPMS systems

What You Have

• 10+ years of aerospace vehicle and engine systems engineering/design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
• 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
• The ideal candidate will be amulti-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 and analysis, engine testing and hot-fire data analysis, hands‑on experience with assemblingand testing propulsion systems, generating complex CAD models and designing for manufacturing (DFM), including excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 5+ years of CAD experience, particularly working with large assemblies
• Experience in some of the design and analysis tools such as NX / SolidWorks, ANSYS mechanical, CFX / StarCCM+, Matlab / Python, GFSSP, Microsoft Visio
• Strong communication skills to effectively work in a hybrid in-person/remote work environment in Oceanside-CA

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 engine or PPMS systems
• Engine and/or engine component testing
• Familiarity with standards such as SMC-S-016, NASA STD-5012, AIAA S-080A-2018
• Experience developing and standardizing processes for design, analysis, and testing

Location

This is a full-time salaried position with the flexibility of working hybrid from our Oceanside-CA location.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Stock options
• Medical benefits, including dental and vision
• Flex-Friday flexible schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• 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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