Jobs at Venus Aerospace

Designs, analyzes, and develops propellant and pressure management systems for rocket engines in mass- and volume-constrained environments. Responsibilities include fluid network modeling, CAD and P&ID development, tank and structural design, engine sizing, systems engineering, test planning, hot-fire data analysis, component sourcing, and hardware maturation from concept through flight readiness. The role collaborates with vehicle, manufacturing, test, procurement, and external vendor teams.

Design, analyze, manufacture, assemble, and test liquid rocket engine hardware from component concepts through flight maturity. Responsibilities include fluid-system modeling, P&ID and CAD development, engine sizing and cycle analysis, test-plan execution, hot-fire data analysis, supplier coordination, lifecycle ownership of engine assemblies, and mentoring engineers.

Designs, integrates, validates, and maintains electrical instrumentation and test systems for aerospace propulsion hardware. Responsibilities include sensor selection, signal conditioning, data acquisition, wiring harness fabrication, test stand schematics, calibration, troubleshooting, test procedure development, data analysis, grounding and EMI mitigation, and commissioning test infrastructure. The role collaborates across software, mechanical, fluid, and cryogenic systems teams and supports outdoor hardware testing.

Develop and execute external communications for aerospace propulsion technology. Responsibilities include writing and editing media pitches, announcements, web copy, social content, and talking points; supporting media relations; interviewing technical experts; translating complex information into clear stories; monitoring coverage; and supporting communications for launches, tests, partnerships, and events. The role is hands-on, on-site in Houston, and offers increasing ownership of media relationships and editorial storytelling.

Develop and integrate real-time embedded flight software for aerospace avionics and flight computers. Translate hardware and system requirements into reliable, testable software; debug hardware/software interfaces; and build automated unit, integration, and HIL testing. Support fault handling, verification, configuration management, and flight readiness while helping establish embedded architecture and engineering processes. Collaborate with avionics, GNC, propulsion, test, QA, and ground software teams, with opportunities for future technical and people leadership.

Own structural design and analysis for aerospace components and assemblies across the hardware lifecycle. Perform hand calculations, FEA, fatigue, buckling, and stability assessments; manage CAD models and releases; define loads; support structural testing and flight qualification. Develop engineering processes and standards, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor engineers. The role requires aerospace or mechanical engineering expertise, strong communication, and eligibility to work on ITAR-restricted programs.

Supports enterprise network infrastructure and RF communications for aerospace operations and remote field deployments. Configures and troubleshoots switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, VPNs, cabling, radios, antennas, and temporary communications sites. Performs equipment testing, monitoring, documentation, maintenance, firmware upgrades, and lifecycle management. Requires hands-on troubleshooting across IP networking and RF systems, including outdoor deployment work and up to 30% domestic travel.

Design, analyze, procure, test, and mature propulsion components and fluid systems for flight hardware. Create CAD models, P&IDs, test plans, and requirements; perform fluid network modeling, data analysis, and hands-on hardware testing. Collaborate with propulsion, vehicle, systems engineering, test, procurement, and external suppliers to meet engine requirements. The role requires aerospace or mechanical engineering expertise, multidisciplinary project experience, and familiarity with aerospace materials, fluid connections, CAD, simulation, and test tools.

Design, analyze, manufacture, and test propellant and pressure management systems for rocket engines. Responsibilities include fluid network modeling, P&ID development, CAD modeling, tank and structural design, engine balance and cycle analysis, test planning, hotfire data analysis, and coordinating requirements across vehicle, structures, avionics, and test teams. The role takes propulsion systems from concept through flight-ready hardware and requires multidisciplinary aerospace systems engineering experience.

Supports company-wide financial modeling, annual budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, KPI reporting, variance analysis, headcount planning, pricing, capital expenditure analysis, and financial process improvements. The role investigates financial and operational trends, provides recommendations to leadership, and partners with operations, business development, and engineering teams on strategic decisions and ad hoc analyses.

Develops and validates manufacturing processes for aerospace propulsion hardware. Responsibilities include writing assembly instructions, creating component test plans, designing tooling, planning integration processes, resolving build issues, documenting workflows, and leading cross-functional teams in deploying new manufacturing capabilities. The role collaborates closely with engineering and design teams and requires hands-on work with complex assemblies, physical products, testing, and process validation.

Leads customer and operational program implementation from contract award through delivery. Coordinates cross-functional teams, manages customer expectations, monitors performance and risks, resolves issues, documents scalable processes, and supports facility tours and stakeholder meetings. The role partners with Business Development, Government Relations, Communications, manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to execute programs and ensure alignment with customer goals.

Partners with departments to analyze processes, gather requirements, and implement business application solutions. Configures and administers Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Dynamics, including workflows, permissions, dashboards, automation, integrations, and reporting. Owns solutions from discovery through deployment, training, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The role also supports process standardization, documentation, testing, migrations, upgrades, and change management in an on-site aerospace environment.

Lead the design, development, commissioning, and operation of aerospace propulsion test facilities and automated test stands. Own test plans, hazard analyses, development and qualification campaigns, data analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations. Work with multidisciplinary teams to improve safety, reliability, and performance while mentoring engineers and delivering new test capabilities. The role involves outdoor work in varying weather, PPE use, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Build automated test frameworks and scalable QA processes for front-end, back-end, and integrated aerospace systems. Develop full-stack applications using React, Grafana, GoLang, PostgreSQL, and TimescaleDB. Support microservices, CI/CD quality gates, hardware-in-the-loop systems, telemetry, data acquisition, embedded systems, and propulsion test platforms while collaborating across engineering teams.

Provides legal and administrative support to the General Counsel, including contract drafting and lifecycle management, corporate governance, government procurement research, compliance audits, due diligence, financing activities, and coordination with outside counsel. The role also maintains legal records, develops internal processes, and prepares executive reports. Requires substantial paralegal experience in defense, aerospace, government, or regulated technology environments and familiarity with FAR, DFARS, CUI, cybersecurity, and export control requirements.

Create and check engineering drawings from 3D solid models for propulsion piece parts and engine assemblies; generate CAD models and drawings; resolve workflow issues to obtain drawing release; collaborate with design, analysis, manufacturing, and test teams; set standards for drawing checking.

Lead design, implementation, and flight-testing of GN&C systems for rocket vehicles. Develop control laws, simulations, HITL tests, flight test plans, and data analysis. Collaborate with flight software, avionics, vehicle design, Range Flight Safety, and ops to achieve flight readiness and system qualification.

Design, analyze, and develop propulsion hardware and PPMS from concept to flight-ready. Create CAD models and P&IDs, perform fluid network and structural analyses, develop and execute test plans, work with vendors and suppliers, and collaborate with vehicle and test teams to meet engine system requirements.

Lead design, implementation, and flight-test qualification of GN&C systems for rotating-detonation engine vehicles. Develop control laws, build simulations and HITL tests, support flight test planning and data analysis, coordinate with flight ops/range safety, and mentor junior engineers to deliver flight‑ready guidance, navigation, and control systems.