Senior Propulsion Test Engineer - High-Performance Rockets

venusaero; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Venus Aerospace in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Test Engineer to lead design, development, commissioning and operation of propulsion test facilities. You will own test lifecycle from high-pressure fluid, pneumatic, hydraulic and cryogenic systems to automated stands, test plans and hazard analyses.

You will mentor engineers, analyze high-value test data, drive root-cause investigations, and implement improvements to safety, reliability, and performance in cutting-edge propulsion technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading propulsion or aerospace test programs.
• Strong ability to design and execute test campaigns and hazard analyses.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, commission, and operate propulsion test facilities.
• Create test plans, hazard analyses, and qualification campaigns.
• Analyze high-value test data and drive root-cause investigations.

Skills

Test engineering

Systems testing

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Automation

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Venus Aerospace in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Test Engineer to lead design, development, commissioning and operation of propulsion test facilities. You will own test lifecycle from high-pressure fluid, pneumatic, hydraulic and cryogenic systems to automated stands, test plans and hazard analyses.

You will mentor engineers, analyze high-value test data, drive root-cause investigations, and implement improvements to safety, reliability, and performance in cutting-edge propulsion technologies.