3+ years of CAD experience (NX preferred), including large assembly management
Strong communication, collaboration, and team-building skills
Responsibilities
Complete structural design and analysis for various aerospace vehicle types
Perform fatigue, buckling, stability, and general strength assessments
Own CAD models in NX and/or CATIA, managing large assemblies
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 team
Contribute to a collaborative team culture with strong interpersonal skills
Benefits
401(k) plan
Stock options
Medical benefits including dental and vision
Flex-Friday flexible schedule
Unlimited PTO
Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
The role: Senior Structures Engineer
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. This position is on-site in Houston, TX and may require travel to support operation, vendors, or other activities. You will be working in a developing start-up environment requiring flexibility and a willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks.
What You'll Get To Do
Complete 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 (ANSYS preferred)
Own CAD models in NX and/or CATIA, 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
Help team members and others at Venus learn and grow
Use TeamCenter, Dassault systems software, 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 random vibration (derivation from flight data or specifications), vibration testing
Experience with design for manufacturing and producibility
Loads development including coupled loads analysis
Working knowledge of materials, buckling, structural joints, damage tolerance, and vibration
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, Dassault systems software, Jira, and Confluence
Location: On-site in Houston, TX
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.
