Senior Structures Engineer - Space Propulsion (Houston)

Venus Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Medical benefits

Flexible schedule

Unlimited PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Venus Aerospace is looking for a Senior Structures Engineer in Houston, TX, to lead the structural development for aerospace vehicles. This role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally. You will be responsible for structural design and analysis, fatigue assessments, and supporting test campaigns. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of structural engineering experience and a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including 401(k) and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural engineering experience.
• 3+ years of FEA experience (ANSYS preferred).
• 3+ years of CAD experience (NX preferred), including large assembly management.

Responsibilities

• Complete structural design and analysis across a variety of aerospace vehicle types.
• Perform fatigue, buckling, stability, and general strength assessments.
• Support structural test campaigns and contribute to flight qualification plans.

Skills

Structural engineering

Communication

Collaboration

Team-building

First-principles analysis

Fatigue analysis

Education

B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NX

CATIA

TeamCenter

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Venus Aerospace is looking for a Senior Structures Engineer in Houston, TX, to lead the structural development for aerospace vehicles. This role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally. You will be responsible for structural design and analysis, fatigue assessments, and supporting test campaigns. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of structural engineering experience and a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including 401(k) and unlimited PTO.