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Senior Propulsion Engineer

2 months ago

Houston, Texas, United States Venus Aerospace Full time
About the Role

Venus Aerospace is a pioneering company in the field of hypersonic transportation, pushing the boundaries of what's thought possible. We're seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Senior Propulsion Engineer.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, analysis, and development of propulsion hardware from piece parts to engine and/or Propellant & Pressure Management (PPMS) systems
  • Take designs from concepts to flight maturity hardware
  • Support design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion piece parts and assemblies
  • Generate CAD models of components and engine systems
  • Fluid network modeling, analysis & design: design and analysis engine fluid systems, identify COTS components for fluid systems, work with suppliers to source components
  • Generate P&ID's of 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
Requirements
  • 5+ years of aerospace vehicle and engine systems engineering/design experience
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
  • 3+ years of CAD experience, particularly working with large assemblies
  • 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
  • Experience in some of the design & 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters 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
Benefits

Venus Aerospace offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision. We also offer a flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and professional development opportunities.

This role is based on-site at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas.