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Senior Test Operator Venus Aerospace

Onsite · Houston, Texas
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead propulsion and systems testing initiatives driving safe efficient reliable operations at Venus Aerospace. Senior Test Operator will coordinate and execute test campaigns lead specialized projects mentor operations enhance SOPs and act as key liaison across teams. Unique opportunity to shape test stand operations and influence test procedures.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Coordinate and execute test campaigns including propulsion hot fires structural vibration thermal testing
  • 2Operate and monitor test stand systems propulsion hardware and instrumentation
  • 3Lead execution of test procedures ensure compliance with engineering requirements and safety standards
  • 4Author review and refine detailed test procedures analyze test data for accuracy and performance
  • 5Collaborate with technicians troubleshoot instrumentation issues improve reliability
  • 6Support setup upgrades maintenance and breakdown of test stands
  • 7Act as liaison between test propulsion manufacturing and technician teams
  • 8Mentor operations team in fluid flow data acquisition procedural development safety practices and operational excellence
  • 9Document processes enhance and standardize Test Operator Standard Operating Procedures focusing on training and onboarding
  • 10Lead and execute specialized projects independently ensuring progress without impacting team capacity
  • 11Thrive in collaborative team environment and as self driven individual

Requirements13

  • 1At least 5 years experience in hardware testing environment
  • 2Hands-on knowledge of valves pneumatic actuators solenoids limit switches relief valves pressure transducers thermocouples pressure vessels GUIs HMIs and data acquisition systems
  • 3Strong problem solving skills organizational abilities and attention to detail
  • 4Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software
  • 5Clear communication skills over comms devices while operating consoles
  • 6Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
  • 7Comfortable working outdoors lifting up to 25 lbs
  • 8Experience with pressurized gases and liquids up to 6000psia
  • 9Experience with NI hardware PXIe cRIO cDAQ
  • 10Experience designing and commissioning new test facilities
  • 11Experience with GIT repositories and/or JSON file types
  • 12Experience in aerospace test environment
  • 13Location on-site in Houston TX

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationHouston, Texas

Required Skills

valvespneumatic actuatorssolenoidslimit switchesrelief valvespressure transducersthermocouplespressure vesselsGUIs/HMIsdata acquisition systemsMicrosoft OfficeNI hardware
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