Senior Structures Engineer (Fully Remote)

Venus Aerospace Corp.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Venus Aerospace is seeking a senior structural engineer to independently own the design and analysis of major aerospace components and assemblies. You will work with GNC, propulsion, avionics, and systems teams to define loads and support flight qualification campaigns.

Proficiency in CAD and structural analysis tools (NASTRAN/ANSYS) plus 5+ years of experience are required; familiarity with fatigue methods and ITAR is essential for U.S. Persons.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with CAD and structural analysis software (NASTRAN/ANSYS).
• Familiarity with fatigue analysis methods and ITAR requirements for U.S. Persons.

Responsibilities

• Independently own structural design and/or analysis of major aerospace components and assemblies.
• Define loads with GNC, propulsion, avionics, and systems teams.
• Support structural test campaigns and contribute to flight qualification plans.
• Develop internal processes, standards, and documentation for the growing team.

Skills

Structural design

FEA

Hand calculations

Fatigue analysis

Buckling analysis

Stability analysis

Education

B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX/CATIA CAD

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Job description

• Independently own structural design and/or analysis of major aerospace components and assemblies.
• Perform strength assessments via hand calcs and FEA (NASTRAN/ANSYS), fatigue, buckling, and stability.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Define loads with GNC, propulsion, avionics, and systems teams.
• Support structural test campaigns and contribute to flight qualification plans.
• Develop internal processes, standards, and documentation for the growing team.

What You Have:

• B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in structural design with CAD (NX/CATIA) and analysis (NASTRAN/ANSYS).
• Familiarity with fatigue analysis methods and U.S. Person eligibility for ITAR.

Venus Aerospace

Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion with its proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and ramjet technologies. As a growing startup, the team thrives on solving tough engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of aerospace.