Sr. Structures Engineer

About the Role

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

Benefits

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