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Principal Propulsion Engineer

1 month ago

Houston, Texas, United States Venus Aerospace Full time
Job Description

Venus Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Propulsion Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our propulsion engineering team, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and development of propulsion hardware from piece parts to engine and/or Propellant & Pressure Management System (PPMS).

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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 of engine fluid systems, identify COTS components for fluid systems, work with suppliers to source components
  • Generate P&IDs 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
  • 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:

  • 15+ 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:

  • Master's or PhD degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
  • Experience with Rotating Detonating Engines (rocket or airbreathing)
  • Project management/leadership
  • 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
  • Complete mastery of one of the following: a specific oxidizer or fuel, rocket injectors, high temperature materials, airbreathing flameholders, test RE for a pump fed liquid rocket engine and Mojave bingo cards

About Venus Aerospace:

Venus Aerospace is a young, hypersonic transportation company focused on doing what people once thought was impossible. We are a tech haven for engineers with vision who want more than just a job. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals who want to push the boundaries of high-speed air transportation and work on exciting engine technologies that will propel the future of air.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) plan
  • Stock options
  • Medical benefits, including dental and vision
  • Flex-Friday flexible schedule
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Professional development opportunities

Location:

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