Senior Propulsion Engineer (PPMS Team)

About the role

Venus Aerospace develops rocket engine propulsion, including its Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Detonation Ramjets. As a Senior Propulsion Engineer on the PPMS team, you will help design, analyse and develop the Propellant and Pressure Management (PPMS) systems, taking them from concept through to flight-ready hardware. The role suits a self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, manufacturing and testing of propulsion subsystems and assemblies
• Generate CAD models of components and engine systems, including detailed propellant feed systems from engine P&IDs
• Perform fluid network modelling, analysis and design, and generate P&IDs of engine systems
• Develop and run test plans, analyse test results, and generate engine balances and requirements
• Design and analyse tanks, supporting tank structures and PPMS
• Break down complex projects into daily and weekly tasks using agile methodology
• Work with vehicle engineering and test teams, and with Structures and Avionics teams, to meet system requirements

Required profile

• Multi-disciplinary engineer with 5+ years of aerospace vehicle and engine systems engineering or design experience
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; Master's degree is a plus
• 3+ years of CAD experience, especially with large assemblies
• Systems engineering and multidisciplinary team experience
• Knowledge of aerospace materials and fluid system component specifications

Required skills

• CAD tools such as NX / SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical, CFX / StarCCM+, MATLAB / Python, GFSSP, Microsoft Visio
• Thermodynamic system trades, engine cycle analysis and fluid system design
• Agile methods, strong communication skills
• Plus: familiarity with standards such as SMC-S-016, NASA STD-5012, AIAA S-080A-2018 and ANSI/ISA 5.1, process standardisation, and engine or component testing