Head of Propulsion Engineering

Posted:
6/19/2024, 7:21:20 AM

Location(s):
Houston, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

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.

The Role: Head of Propulsion Engineering

As Head of Propulsion Engineering you will be leading the department responsible for the design, analysis, development, and qualification of Venus propulsion systems, including rotating detonation rocket engines (RDREs). Venus is a company with co-located test and fabrication facilities and fosters an environment of rapid innovation. Balancing a healthy level of technical concern with a passion to innovate quickly by knowing when and where to take risks drives success in this role: build a little, test a little, learn a lot.
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.

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

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.

Venus Aerospace

Website: https://www.venusaero.com/

Headquarter Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Employee Count: 51-100

Year Founded: 2020

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Venture - Series Unknown

Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Product Research ⋅ Transportation