Venus Aerospace

Venus Aerospace

Test Site Supervisor

Houston, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
Mechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringControlsLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient execution of hot-fire and cold-flow testing on liquid rocket propulsion systems using hazardous propellants.
  • The successful candidate combines deep technical understanding of high-pressure fluid systems with proven supervisory experience in a hazardous, safety-critical environment.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Collaborate with test site operations, including test stand configuration, system checkout, propellant and pressurant loading, test execution, and securing of systems post-test.
  • drive the completion of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), procedure walk-downs, and system verifications prior to each test campaign.
  • Test Operations & Execution: Collaborate with test site operations, including test stand configuration, system checkout, propellant and pressurant loading, test execution, and securing of systems post-test.
  • Own test readiness: drive the completion of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), procedure walk-downs, and system verifications prior to each test campaign.
  • Maintain and enforce hazard controls: exclusion/clear zones, lockout/tagout (LOTO), high-pressure system safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency response readiness.
  • Lead or support job hazard analyses, operational readiness reviews, and mishap/near-miss investigations.
  • Facility & Systems: Maintain the operational readiness of test infrastructure: high-pressure gas systems, propellant storage and transfer systems, fluid/feed systems, valves and regulators, and supporting utilities.
  • Manage consumables, spares, and propellant/pressurant inventory to support thetest schedule.
  • Partner with design and engineering teams on test stand modifications, upgrades, and new-build commissioning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field - or equivalent combination of technical training and relevant hands-on experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 5 + years of experience in propulsion test, rocket engine/component test, hazardous fluid systems, or a comparable high-pressure / hazardous-media operations environment.
  • Working knowledge of high-pressure pneumatic and fluid systems, including valves, regulators, fittings, and instrumentation.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and engineering drawings.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR (see Export Control note below).
  • Direct hands-on experience with hazardous propellants.
  • Experience as a Test Conductor on hot-fire propulsion testing.
  • Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems and real-time data review.
  • Experience operating within an AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management system, including procedure control and nonconformance/corrective-action processes.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 75-lbs, stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs/ladders, and work at elevated heights as required.

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.
  • Messages or any other purposes, such as following up on an application, third party staffing agencies, website technical issues, or any other issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations and company environmental, health, and safety policies.

Company info

  • 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. Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace. At Venus, we're looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion.
  • The Role: Test Site Supervisor
  • Venus is seeking an experienced Test Site Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operation of our propulsion test facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient execution of hot-fire and cold-flow testing on liquid rocket propulsion systems using hazardous propellants. The Test Site Supervisor owns operational readiness at the test site: leading the test crew, directing test stand setup and checkout, enforcing safety and hazardous-material handling protocols, and ensuring every test is conducted in accordance with approved procedures and quality requirements. The successful candidate combines deep technical understanding of high-pressure fluid systems with proven supervisory experience in a hazardous, safety-critical environment.
  • What You'll Get To Do
  • Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion.
  • We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight.
  • Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace.
  • At Venus, we're looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion.
  • What Will Set You Apart

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans.
  • Equal Opportunity Employment Policy, please visit our EEOP page.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR (see Export Control note below)
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