Propulsion Test Engineer (Cryogenic & High‑Pressure)

Airbus Ventures; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Stock options

Medical benefits (dental & vision)

Flex‑Friday

Unlimited PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Venus Aerospace is seeking a Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team that designs, analyzes, and builds test equipment for rocket propulsion hardware. You will develop test concepts, create P&IDs, and lead testing from design through commissioning.

This role combines hands-on field work with data-driven decision making in a fast-paced aerospace setting. The position requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent experience, and offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge propulsion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in fluid systems, test stand design, or test engineering; 7+ years if no degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop test concepts and lead them through design, fabrication, commissioning, and operational support.
• Design and analyze mechanical and fluid systems for propulsion and structural testing.
• Generate and revise P&IDs for new and existing test stands and supporting structures.
• Operate and support testing involving inert gases, cryogenic fluids, fuels, and oxidizers.
• Author detailed test procedures for new system testing and calibration of existing systems.
• Review and analyze test data to identify anomalies, performance trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Support assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance of test systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally during live test operations to ensure safe and successful execution.
• Work hands-on in the field to support fabrication, installation, and test stand upgrades.
• Provide support to large-scale civil or infrastructure engineering projects.

Skills

Fluid systems

Test stand design

Data analysis

Procedures writing

CAD modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on testing

Field work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

DIAdem

Confluence

Jira

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Venus Aerospace is seeking a Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team that designs, analyzes, and builds test equipment for rocket propulsion hardware. You will develop test concepts, create P&IDs, and lead testing from design through commissioning.

This role combines hands-on field work with data-driven decision making in a fast-paced aerospace setting. The position requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent experience, and offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge propulsion