Principal Propulsion Engineer

Venus Aerospace

. Support design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion subsystems and full-up stage tests .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeOceanside • California • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in aerospace vehicle and engine systems engineering, with a strong focus on CAD modeling, fluid systems design, and propulsion subsystem testing. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects using agile methodologies.

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Aerospace Vehicle EngineeringFluid Systems DesignCAD ModelingEngine TestingSystems Engineering

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Hard Skills

Propulsion Systems EngineeringFluid Connections SpecificationsThermal Design and AnalysisMechanical DesignEngine Cycle AnalysisP&ID GenerationDesign for Manufacturing (DFM)First-Order Thermodynamic TradesTest Plan DevelopmentHands-On Assembly

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

NXSolidWorksANSYS MechanicalCFXStarCCM+MatlabPythonMicrosoft Visio

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringITAR Compliance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace MaterialsPropulsion SystemsMultidisciplinary Project TeamsHigh Mechanical LoadsHigh Thermal Loads

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion subsystems and full-up stage tests
Generate CAD models of components and engine systems
Design, analyze, and model engine fluid systems and identify COTS or custom fluid-system components
Generate P&IDs for engine systems
Develop and execute test plans and analyze test results
Generate engine balances, perform engine sizing, understand engine cycles, and trade cycle efficiencies
Use engine P&IDs to generate detailed CAD models of engine assemblies
Use agile methodology to break complex projects into daily and weekly actionable tasks
Design and analyze tanks, supporting tank structures, and PPMS
Collaborate with vehicle engineering and test teams to satisfy engine-system design requirements and communicate test requirements
Work with outside vendors and in-house procurement to select and source engine and PPMS components
Take PPMS designs from concepts to flight-maturity hardware

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of aerospace vehicle and engine systems engineering/design experience
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
Systems engineering and operational experience
Experience working on multidisciplinary project teams
Knowledge of standard aerospace materials used in propulsion systems for high mechanical and thermal loads
Knowledge of aerospace fluid systems component and fluid connections specifications
Experience with mechanical and fluid systems designs, structural/thermal design and analysis, engine testing and hot-fire data analysis, hands-on assembly and testing of propulsion systems, complex CAD models, design for manufacturing (DFM), and first-order thermodynamic trades
5+ years of CAD experience, particularly with large assemblies
Experience with NX, SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical, CFX, StarCCM+, Matlab, Python, or Microsoft Visio
Strong communication skills for a hybrid in-person/remote work environment in Oceanside, California
Must 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 required U.S. Department of State authorizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Hybrid in-person/remote work environment
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities
Equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability