Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Components Team)

Venus Aerospace Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Medical benefits (dental & vision)

Flex-Friday schedule

Unlimited PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Venus Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Components Team) to design, analyze, procure, test and develop propulsion hardware for PPMS systems.

You will drive designs from early readiness to flight-mature hardware in a fast-paced environment at our Houston headquarters on Ellington Field. The role offers full-time on-site work, with benefits including 401(k), stock options, medical, dental and vision coverage, flex-Friday schedule, unlimited PTO, and professional development

Qualifications

• Involved in design, analysis, procurement, testing and development of propulsion hardware for PPMS systems.
• Take designs from readiness levels to flight-mature hardware.
• Self-starter in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design propulsion hardware components for PPMS systems.
• Analyze propulsion hardware for performance and reliability.
• Procure components and coordinate testing.
• Test hardware to validate flight readiness.
• Develop hardware from concept to flight maturity.

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: Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Components Team)
As a Senior Propulsion Engineer on the components team, you will be involved in the design, analysis, procurement, testing, and development of propulsion hardware used to develop Propellant & Pressure Management (PPMS) systems. You will be responsible for taking designs from varying levels of readiness 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.

Location: This is a full-time salaried position working onsite at our headquarters located on the Ellington Air Field property in Houston, Texas.

Benefits: Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision. We have a flex-Friday flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and receive 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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