Venus Aerospace

Venus Aerospace

Instrumentation Engineer

Houston, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 166 days ago
EMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringTest Automation

About the role

  • Play a critical role on a multidisciplinary team responsible for defining how complex aerospace hardware is instrumented, measured, and validated.
  • Verify correct sensor operation through power checks, continuity, polarity, and calibration
  • Integrate instrumentation with mechanical, fluid, inert gas, and cryogenic systems

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.
  • Own the design, analysis, development, integration, and maintenance of test department electrical and instrumentation systems used across a wide range of applications.
  • Design and fabricate wiring harnesses and instrumentation interfaces
  • Develop robust test setups for large- and small-scale hardware
  • Support grounding, shielding, and EMI mitigation efforts
  • Communicate with the Software team to support automated testing and analysis
  • Support commissioning and maintenance of test infrastructure and equipment
  • Perform additional tasks as needed to support test and development operations

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.

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: Instrumentation Engineer The Instrumentation Engineer is a self-motivated, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and communicates effectively across disciplines. This role requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering and instrumentation and offers a unique opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact on next-generation aerospace systems. If you are passionate about designing measurement systems for high-energy, one-of-a-kind hardware, you will join a highly experienced team whose background spans large aerospace companies, chemical plants, government organizations, and hands-on engineering environments-united by a culture of ownership, innovation, and technical excellence.
  • 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.
  • The Role: Instrumentation Engineer The Instrumentation Engineer is a self-motivated, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and communicates effectively across disciplines.
  • This role requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering and instrumentation and offers a unique opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact on next-generation aerospace systems.
  • If you are passionate about designing measurement systems for high-energy, one-of-a-kind hardware, you will join a highly experienced team whose background spans large aerospace companies, chemical plants, government organizations, and hands-on engineering environments-united by a culture of ownership, innovation, and technical excellence.
  • Select, integrate, and validate sensors for low-speed and high-speed data acquisition systems
  • Perform signal conditioning, including excitation, amplification, filtering, isolation, and scaling of raw sensor outputs

Equal opportunity

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

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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