[Hiring] Senior Structures Engineer @Venus Aerospace

Role Description

Venus Aerospace is expanding its Structures department to support the development of advanced aerospace vehicles. We are seeking a Senior Aerospace Structures Engineer to independently own structural design and/or analysis of components and assemblies while helping establish and grow our engineering team. This highly interdisciplinary role offers opportunities to contribute across the full hardware development lifecycle, from preliminary design and detailed engineering through manufacturing support, structural testing, and qualification. You will collaborate closely with other engineering teams, help establish internal processes and standards, and mentor developing engineers. As part of a growing startup, you should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and willingness to take on a variety of technical challenges.

What You'll Get To Do

• Independently complete structural design and/or analysis of major aerospace components or assemblies
• Perform general strength assessments via hand calcs and FEA (NASTRAN/ANSYS), fatigue, buckling, and stability
• Own CAD models in NX/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
• Mentor developing engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Proficiency with major engineering software tools such as TeamCenter, Dassault systems, Jira, Confluence for configuration control and program collaboration
• Contribute to a collaborative, communicative team culture — strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are essential

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in structural design with CAD (NX/CATIA), structural analysis (NASTRAN/ANSYS), or both
• Working familiarity with the complementary discipline and ability to collaborate effectively between design and analysis
• 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

Requirements

• Experience developing random vibration environments
• Experience designing for manufacturability and producibility
• Experience developing structural loads, including coupled loads analysis
• Working knowledge of material behavior, structural stability, joint analysis, 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

Benefits

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

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).