Sr. Propulsion Engineer
Venus Aerospace
About this role
Venus Aerospace is hiring a Senior Propulsion Engineer to help mature next-generation rocket and air-breathing propulsion technologies, including rotating detonation engines and detonation ramjets. The role focuses on bringing propulsion and propellant/pressure management concepts through to flight-ready hardware within a fast-paced aerospace R&D environment based at the company’s Houston headquarters.
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About Venus Aerospace
venusaero.comVenus Aerospace develops next‑generation rocket propulsion systems, focused on rotating detonation (RDRE) and VDR engine architectures that promise a generational improvement in efficiency, scalability, and performance. Their high‑thrust RDRE technology has been flight demonstrated and is positioned for defense, space, and commercial high‑speed flight applications. Venus markets scalable propulsion solutions intended to enable more capable, cost‑effective missions across government and commercial aerospace customers.
Recent company news
SpaceNewsLockheed Martin Ventures invests in rocket propulsion startup Venus Aerospace
Oct 22, 2025
PR NewswireVenus Aerospace Announces Strategic Investment by Lockheed Martin to Accelerate Breakthrough Innovations in Next-Generation Propulsion
Oct 22, 2025
Aerospace AmericaVenus Aerospace’s hypersonic flight tech just took a big step
May 15, 2025
Design and Development TodayVenus Aerospace Announces Investment From Lockheed Martin to Accelerate Next-Generation Propulsion
Oct 23, 2025
InnovationMapVenus Aerospace picks up investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures
Nov 3, 2025
About Venus Aerospace
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$135k – $181k
per year
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