Propulsion Test Engineer – Cryogenic & High-Pressure Systems

Venus Aerospace Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Medical benefits (including dental & v

Vision

Flex‑Friday schedule

Unlimited PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Venus Aerospace Corp. is seeking a Test Engineer to join our Houston on-site team. You will lead the design, fabrication, and commissioning of test stands for rocket propulsion hardware, validating mechanical and fluid systems under high-pressure and cryogenic conditions.

You'll generate P&IDs, analyze test data, and work cross-functionally with propulsion, structures, and manufacturing teams to ensure safe, reliable test operations and on-time delivery of critical hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3+ years in fluid systems, test stand design, or test engineering (7+ years if no degree).
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural fundamentals in high‑pressure/cryogenic environments.
• Experience writing procedures for test operations (loading propellant tanks, engine hot fires, safe configurations).
• Experience analyzing data from test stand instrumentation to guide decisions on issues or upgrades.
• Experience with CAD design and mechanical hardware development.
• Experience designing/integrating fluid system hardware: high‑pressure tubing, fittings, valves, regulators, pumps.
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform outdoor hands‑on testing.

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 modify 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, 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 or contribute to large-scale civil or infrastructure engineering projects.

Skills

Test stand design

Fluid systems

Cryogenic systems

P&ID development

CAD modeling

Data analysis

Instrumentation

Hands-on testing

Safety compliance

Education

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

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

DIAdem

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Venus Aerospace Corp. is seeking a Test Engineer to join our Houston on-site team. You will lead the design, fabrication, and commissioning of test stands for rocket propulsion hardware, validating mechanical and fluid systems under high-pressure and cryogenic conditions.

You'll generate P&IDs, analyze test data, and work cross-functionally with propulsion, structures, and manufacturing teams to ensure safe, reliable test operations and on-time delivery of critical hardware.