Network & RF Administrator

Lever, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Stock options

Medical benefits

Flex Friday

Unlimited PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Venus Aerospace seeks a Network & RF Administrator to support enterprise network operations and field deployments. You will configure switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and manage IP networks across both office and temporary field sites.

Responsibilities include deploying RF data communications equipment, antennas, and cabling, plus integrating IP-based radio systems with Ethernet and fiber networks. The role is hands-on and outdoors-friendly.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on networking/RF infrastructure experience.
• Experience administering enterprise IP networks with switches/routers/firewalls/VPNs.
• Strong TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP and VLAN knowledge.
• Ability to install and troubleshoot copper/fiber cabling and field gear.
• Willingness to work outdoors at temporary field sites in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Configure and troubleshoot enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless networks, including VLANs, link aggregation, Layer 2/Layer 3 connectivity, and site-to-site VPNs
• Install, terminate, test, label, troubleshoot, and maintain copper and fiber network cabling, patch panels, network racks, and related physical infrastructure
• Deploy, configure, operate, and troubleshoot RF data communications equipment, radio systems, antennas, and associated RF cabling
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and tear down temporary field communications sites, including network infrastructure, radios, portable antenna systems, IP cameras, cabling, and related equipment
• Integrate IP-based radio systems with Ethernet and fiber networks and troubleshoot connectivity across both network and RF portions of the communications path
• Perform routine maintenance, firmware upgrades, and lifecycle management of network and communications equipment

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Independent work

RF communications basics

Tools

Cisco switches

Routers & Firewalls

RF test equipment

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

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: Network & RF Administrator
As a Network & RF Administrator at Venus Aerospace, you will support the network and communications infrastructure used across both our day-to-day operations and remote field activities. This is a hands‑on technical role for someone who can work across traditional IP networking and RF communications, applying practical troubleshooting skills wherever those technologies intersect.

For much of the year, you will work alongside the IT team supporting enterprise network operations and infrastructure projects. During field activities, that same networking foundation will extend into RF communications as you help deploy and operate temporary ground sites supporting data connectivity with vehicles in flight. Success in this role requires technical versatility, strong independent troubleshooting skills, and a willingness to work hands‑on with equipment in both enterprise and outdoor field environments.

What You'll Get To Do

• Configure and troubleshoot enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless networks, including VLANs, link aggregation, Layer 2/Layer 3 connectivity, and site-to-site VPNs
• Install, terminate, test, label, troubleshoot, and maintain copper and fiber network cabling, patch panels, network racks, and related physical infrastructure
• Deploy, configure, operate, and troubleshoot RF data communications equipment, radio systems, antennas, and associated RF cabling
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and tear down temporary field communications sites, including network infrastructure, radios, portable antenna systems, IP cameras, cabling, and related equipment
• Integrate IP-based radio systems with Ethernet and fiber networks and troubleshoot connectivity across both network and RF portions of the communications path
• Perform pre-deployment testing and validation of network, RF, and field communications equipment to ensure systems are ready for field operations
• Troubleshoot complex communications issues across physical cabling, Ethernet networks, switching and routing, radio equipment, RF cabling, antennas, and the RF path
• Implement network changes and infrastructure improvements while independently managing smaller networking and communications projects
• Monitor network health, performance, and availability using monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Maintain centralized network configuration management systems and ensure configuration consistency across network devices
• Develop and maintain network and RF documentation, diagrams, equipment configurations, deployment procedures, and operational documentation
• Perform routine maintenance, firmware upgrades, and lifecycle management of network and communications equipment

What You Have

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience across networking, RF communications, or related technical infrastructure roles
• Meaningful hands‑on experience installing, operating, configuring, or troubleshooting RF communications systems and associated equipment
• Practical understanding of RF fundamentals, antenna systems, signal propagation, and RF troubleshooting
• Experience administering or troubleshooting enterprise IP networks, with hands‑on experience supporting network infrastructure such as switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, or wireless networks
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, switching, routing, and subnetting
• Experience troubleshooting technical problems across multiple systems and methodically isolating the source of connectivity or communications failures
• Experience working with copper and fiber network infrastructure and performing hands‑on installation and troubleshooting
• Basic familiarity with server, application, and end‑user troubleshooting, with strong communication and customer service skills when working across technical teams and with users
• Ability and willingness to perform hands‑on work at temporary outdoor field sites in varying weather conditions, including moving and deploying equipment, erecting portable antenna systems, and installing network, RF, and camera equipment at varying heights

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience using RF test and diagnostic equipment such as spectrum analyzers, antenna/cable analyzers, RF power meters, or vector network analyzers
• Experience with software‑defined radios or other IP‑based radio communications systems
• Experience troubleshooting RF performance issues involving interference, signal levels, antenna systems, line‑of‑sight, or RF path conditions
• Experience supporting point‑to‑point or wireless network links in enterprise or field environments
• Experience planning or contributing to network, RF, or communications infrastructure deployments and improvements
• Experience evaluating RF link performance using link budgets, antenna gain, system losses, signal levels, and path characteristics

Location

On‑site in Houston, TX

Travel

Up to 30% domestic travel in support of field deployments

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• stock options
• medical benefits, including dental and vision
• flex‑Friday flexible schedule
• unlimited PTO
• 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.

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