Instrumentation Technician

Venus Aerospace; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Medical benefits

Flexible schedule

Unlimited PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Venus Aerospace is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to support groundbreaking rocket engine propulsion technologies. In this role, you'll handle the installation and maintenance of critical instrumentation required for testing high-speed flight systems.

You will work on-site in Houston, TX, ensuring the reliability of data collection during tests and collaborating with engineers dedicated to pushing aerospace frontiers. Candidates must meet ITAR requirements.

Benefits include 401(k), stock options, flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with the installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation.
• Ability to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology.
• Must comply with U.S. export controls (ITAR requirements).

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain critical instrumentation.
• Ensure real-time data collection across test platforms.
• Support testing and validation of systems for high-speed flight.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical precision

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

Instrumentation tools

Job description

Who We Are

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 Technician

In this role, you won’t just be supporting aerospace innovation, you’ll be directly enabling it. As an Instrumentation Technician, you will be on the front lines of testing and validating the systems that push the boundaries of high‑speed flight. You’ll own the installation, calibration, and maintenance of critical instrumentation that drives real‑time data collection across our test platforms. Your attention to detail, technical precision, and problem‑solving mindset will help ensure every test is safe, successful, and informative. This is an opportunity to work hands‑on with cutting‑edge technology, collaborate with engineers who are shaping the future, and make a measurable impact every day on the breakthroughs we achieve.

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.

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 and there.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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