Principal Structural Engineer
| Company | Venus Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
- 10+ years designing aircraft primary structures.
- Experience using 3D CAD software to design and model large assemblies.
- Ability to meet ITAR requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead the structural design for the major hypersonic vehicle components (e.g., wings, engines, tanks, fuselage) for multiple vehicles.
- Work with aerodynamic and propulsion colleagues to develop load environments to guide structural design requirements.
- Provide detailed product definition to other engineering groups, production, and suppliers.
- Utilize analysis models to estimate static and dynamic loads on structural systems and ensure safety factors are met.
- Develop test requirements for tests to validate systems and components capabilities.
- Contribute to the development of system requirements that impact structures sub-systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the design and development of fixed-wing aircraft, especially high-speed aircraft.
- Experience working through multiple design cycles, preferably different vehicle concepts.
- Experience using FEM or related simulation software to analyze stress and strain.
- Advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.