Aerospace Propulsion Integration Technician

Lever, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Medical benefits (dental & vision)

Flex-Friday schedule

Unlimited PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Venus Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Integration Technician to support rapid R&D-to-production progression for next-generation propulsion systems. The role is hands-on, demanding, and ideal for engineers who thrive on fast iteration and building robust production foundations.

On-site in Houston, TX, you will assemble, align, and integrate propulsion hardware while refining build processes, troubleshooting across mechanical and electrical subsystems, and documenting deviations for continuous

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with precision machined propulsion components.
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings, schematics, and engineering work instructions.
• Familiarity with clean-build standards and aerospace-quality workmanship.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and fluid subsystems.
• Comfortable in an R&D environment where designs evolve rapidly and you help build repeatable production processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed assembly, alignment, and integration of propulsion system hardware including combustion components and instrumentation.
• Execute precision mechanical operations such as torquing, clocking, fixturing, and alignment verification.
• Assist in developing and maturing build processes by identifying workflow improvements and creating repeatable procedures.
• Integrate electrical harnessing, sensors, and instrumentation with attention to routing and shielding.
• Conduct system-level checkouts including leak checks, pressure checks, and instrumentation validation.
• Support test operations by preparing hardware, performing configuration changes, and troubleshooting issues.
• Document builds, capture deviations, and collaborate with engineering to refine designs and tolerances.
• Help establish best practices from prototype hardware to a stable production baseline.

Skills

Precision assembly

CAD interpretation

Precision measurement tools

Troubleshooting

R&D to production mindset

Safety mindset

Communication

Teach and share skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Borescopes

Dial indicators

Torque tools

Alignment instruments

Job description

Venus Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Integration Technician to support rapid R&D-to-production progression for next-generation propulsion systems. The role is hands-on, demanding, and ideal for engineers who thrive on fast iteration and building robust production foundations.

On-site in Houston, TX, you will assemble, align, and integrate propulsion hardware while refining build processes, troubleshooting across mechanical and electrical subsystems, and documenting deviations for continuous