Principal Avionics Engineer

Venus Aerospace; Georgia; On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Medical benefits (including dental and

Vision

Flex-Friday

Unlimited PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Venus Aerospace seeks a Principal Avionics Engineer to design, build and flight test revolutionary propulsion and flight-control systems. You will lead the design and integration of flight computers, sensors, power systems, and communications interfaces, owning architecture and flight test support.

This role blends leadership with hands-on engineering across hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing and systems thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of flight computers, sensors, power systems, and communication interfaces.
• Own architecture decisions and support flight testing of the avionics system.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary activities to deliver reliable, flight-ready avionics hardware and software.

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: Principal Avionics Engineer

Join us as a Principal Avionics Engineer and help design, build and flight test revolutionary propulsion technology. You’ll lead the design and integration of flight computers, sensors, power systems, and communication interfaces; owning everything from architecture to flight test support. This role blends engineering leadership, hands‑on engineering, hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to deliver reliable, flight‑ready systems. If you excel at systems thinking, solving hard problems, and driving technical leadership, you’ll thrive here.

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.

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