# Principal Propulsion Engineer at Venus Aerospace

- Company: Venus Aerospace
- What the company does: Venus Aerospace is a space company that provides an innovative approach to hypersonic transportation. Venus Aerospace is a startup aerospace company focused on engineering the future of hypersonic flight. Backed by Praxis.
- Company website: https://venusaero.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Oceanside, CA - Hybrid
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Posted: 2026-08-25
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/venusaero/822d34e8-a178-4e5c-ac17-ebb886e0986b
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/venus-aerospace-principal-propulsion-engineer/

## About the role

Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight.

## What they're looking for

- 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 designs of propulsion systems for high mechanical and thermal loads
- Knowledge of aerospace fluid systems component and fluid connections specifications

Tags: Propulsion Engineering