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Test Operator

Venus Aerospace
401(k), stock options
United States, Texas, Houston
12577 Blume Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 03, 2025
Who We Are: We are a young, hypersonic transportation company focused on doing what people once thought was impossible. We are a tech haven for engineers with vision who want more than just a job. And, we have a place for you if you want to be part of creating flight vehicles that transform how people and nations connect. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals who want to push the boundaries of high-speed air transportation and work on exciting engine technologies that will propel the future of air transportation. The Role: Test Operator As a Test Operator, you will be at the center of propulsion and systems testing, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations. You'll collaborate across disciplines and drive continuous improvements in test execution. What You'll Get To Do: Coordinate and execute test campaigns, including propulsion hot fires, structural, vibration, thermal testing, and more. Operate and monitor test stand systems, propulsion hardware, and instrumentation. Lead the execution of test procedures, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements and safety standards. Author, review, and refine detailed test procedures and analyze test data for accuracy and performance. Collaborate with technicians to troubleshoot instrumentation issues and improve reliability. Support setup, upgrades, maintenance, and breakdown of test stands to ensure readiness for future campaigns. Act as the key liaison between test, propulsion, manufacturing, and technician teams to ensure smooth test stand operations. What You Have: 1 - 3 years of experience in a hardware testing environment. Hands-on knowledge of test components: valves, pneumatic actuators/solenoids, limit switches, relief valves, pressure transducers, thermocouples, pressure vessels, GUIs/HMIs, and data acquisition systems. Strong problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software. Clear communication skills, including over comms devices while operating consoles (computer workstation). Ability to thrive both as part of a collaborative team and as a self-driven individual. Comfortable working outdoors as needed; able to lift up to 25 lbs; capable of extended desk/computer work. What Will Set You Apart: Experience with mechanical and fluid system design. Experience with electrical and mechanical fabrication. Experience with pressurized gases and liquids up to 6000psia. Experience with NI hardware (PXIe, cRIO, cDAQ). Experience designing and commissioning new test facilities. Experience with GIT repositories and/or JSON file types. Location: On-site in Houston, TX Benefits: Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision. We have a flex-Friday flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and receive professional development opportunities. About Venus Aerospace By enabling one hour global travel, Venus Aerospace is transforming the world and our access to it. We're building a spaceplane with a low carbon footprint that will enable one-hour global travel. We are a diverse, veteran team with extreme experience in successful new space, commercial, R&D, and government/military programs. We are looking for incredible, motivated, enthusiastic people that want to build a world-changing culture and organization. You will be helping Venus grow and develop, so flexibility and a sense of adventure is quintessential. We are looking for all-around AWESOME people to help us grow. We've done the professional grind, and we've got a better approach. We take "Home for Dinner" seriously - we want you to work for us and be "home for dinner". Family is important and we don't want you to miss out on what matters most. If that appeals to you, we'd love to connect! ITAR Requirements This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State). You can learn more about ITAR here . Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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