Principal Structural Engineer

Who We Are: 

We are 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. And, we have a place for you if you want to be part of creating flight vehicles that transform how people and nations connect. 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 transportation.

The Role: Principal Structural Engineer

In this position, you will play a key role in the advanced vehicle design group at Venus Aerospace. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be the go-to person for the clean sheet design of the aircraft structural system for one or more vehicles.  Our ideal candidate has direct experience designing primary structure for multiple fixed-wing, high-performance vehicles especially hypersonic vehicles.

• Lead the structural design for the major hypersonic vehicle components (e.g., wings, engines, tanks, fuselage) for multiple vehicles.
• Work with aerodynamic and propulsion colleagues to develop load environments to guide structural design requirements.
• Provide detailed product definition to other engineering groups, production, and suppliers.
• Utilize analysis models to estimate static and dynamic loads on structural systems and ensure safety factors are met.
• Develop test requirements for tests to validate systems and components capabilities.
• Contribute to the development of system requirements that impact structures sub-systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• 10 years designing aircraft primary structures.
• Experience using 3D CAD software to design and model large assemblies.
• Ability to meet ITAR requirements.

• Experience in the design and development of fixed-wing aircraft, especially high-speed aircraft.
• Experience working through multiple design cycles, preferably different vehicle concepts.
• Experience using FEM or related simulation software to analyze stress and strain.
• Advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.

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.

Location:

This role is based on-site at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas. We will consider a remote option.

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 Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Venus Aerospace is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.