Lead structural design and analysis for aerospace vehicles, perform assessments, manage CAD models, support test campaigns, and develop team standards.
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:
We are seeking a Senior Structures Engineer to lead structural development for aerospace vehicles from a clean sheet. This is a highly interdisciplinary role requiring a strong technical foundation and excellent communication skills. You will help define internal standards and tools, work cross-functionally with other departments, and play a key role in building the structures team and its processes. As the team grows, this role offers opportunities to mentor junior engineers and for leadership advancement.
What You’ll Get To Do:
- Lead structural design and analysis across a variety of aerospace vehicle types and related hardware.
- Perform fatigue, buckling, stability, and general strength assessments via hand calcs and FEA.
- Own CAD models in NX, including large assemblies and release processes.
- Define loads in coordination 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.
- Use TeamCenter, Jira, and Confluence for configuration control and program collaboration.
- Contribute to a collaborative, communicative team culture — strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are essential.
What You Have:
- B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
- 5+ years of structural engineering experience.
- 3+ years of FEA experience (ANSYS preferred).
- 3+ years of CAD experience (NX preferred), including large assembly management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in hand calculations and first-principles analysis.
- Familiarity with fatigue analysis methods and principles.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and team-building skills.
- U.S. Person eligible to work on ITAR-restricted programs.
What Will Set You Apart:
- Experience with design for manufacturing and producibility.
- Loads development and coordination with flight dynamics teams.
- Working knowledge of materials, buckling, structural joints, and damage tolerance.
- Experience creating or contributing to engineering standards and internal procedures.
- Background in multi-stage rockets, aircraft, or spacecraft.
- Flight qualification and structural test experience.
- Familiarity with TeamCenter PLM, Jira, and Confluence.
Location:
This position supports remote work, with approximately six weeks of annual travel to Houston, TX (HQ) and other sites for integration, testing, hardware inspections, and company-wide meetings. Alternatively, candidates may choose to work onsite at our Houston headquarters, located at Ellington Air Field.
Benefits of working with Venus:
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.
About Venus Aerospace
By enabling one hour global travel, Venus Aerospace is transforming the world and our access to it. We’re building a spaceplane with a low carbon footprint that will enable one-hour global travel. We are a diverse, veteran team with extreme experience in successful new space, commercial, R&D, and government/military programs.
We are looking for incredible, motivated, enthusiastic people that want to build a world-changing culture and organization. You will be helping Venus grow and develop, so flexibility and a sense of adventure is quintessential. We are looking for all-around AWESOME people to help us grow.
We’ve done the professional grind, and we’ve got a better approach. We take “Home for Dinner” seriously – we want you to work for us and be “home for dinner”. Family is important and we don’t want you to miss out on what matters most. If that appeals to you, we’d love to connect!
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.
Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] or call (281) 203-0027.This email and phone number were created exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages or any other purposes, such as following up on an application, third party staffing agencies, website technical issues, or any other issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Messages will be returned within five business days.
For additional information about our Equal Opportunity Employment Policy, please visit our EEOP page.
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