Aerospace Integration Technician

Venus Aerospace•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Venus Aerospace is looking for a highly skilled Aerospace Integration Technician to support our progression from R&D to scalable production of next-generation propulsion systems. This role is hands-on and technically demanding, ideal for someone who thrives in an environment that supports fast-iteration and wants to help build the foundation of future production capabilities.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with precision machined components (rocket engines, ICE engines, Jet engines or the like. Valves and high-pressure fluid systems, or similar)
Ability to interpret complex CAD drawings, schematics, assembly models, fluid system diagrams, and engineering work instructions
Skilled with precision tools: calipers, micrometers, height gauges, borescopes, dial indicators, torque tools, and alignment instruments
Experience assembling and integrating fluid systems
Familiarity with clean-build standards, contamination control, and aerospace-quality mechanical workmanship
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and fluid subsystems
Comfortable in an R&D environment where designs evolve rapidly, and ability to contribute to the creation of repeatable processes for production
High attention to detail, strong communication, and a safety-first mindset
A strong desire to learn and teach hard earned skills

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience assembling and integrating liquid-propellant rocket engines or pressure-fed propulsion systems, including injectors, valves, manifolds, ignition hardware, and high-pressure fluid plumbing
Ability to validate precision tolerances, torque specifications, flange alignment, seal interfaces, and pressure-rated fittings during propulsion hardware build-up
Strong troubleshooting skills using leak-check signatures, pressure-flow data, instrumentation readings, electrical continuity results, and mechanical alignment measurements to identify root causes across propulsion subsystems
Experience developing or refining assembly sequences, QC checkpoints, torque patterns, contamination-control steps, and test-readiness procedures for propulsion hardware
Familiarity designing or improving tooling and fixtures for propulsion assembly, such as alignment jigs, routing guides, leak-check adapters, and fixturing for injector or manifold installations
Comfortable integrating harnessing, sensors, ignition systems, and test instrumentation with proper shielding, routing, connector clocking, and thermal-protection considerations
Ability to support early-stage propulsion development by documenting as-built configurations, deviations, configuration changes, and test-driven design feedback
Experience working with tight-tolerance, prototype propulsion hardware where precision fit-up, cleanliness, proper torque, and controlled routing are critical to hot-fire success

Responsibilities

Perform detailed assembly, alignment, and integration of propulsion system hardware, including combustion components, fluid routing, and instrumentation
Execute precision mechanical operations: torquing, clocking, fixturing, alignment verification, and critical-to-quality measurements throughout the build
Assist in developing and maturing build processes by identifying workflow improvements, creating repeatable procedures, and supporting early production tooling and fixture development
Integrate electrical harnessing, sensors, and instrumentation with careful attention to routing, shielding, and environmental constraints
Conduct system-level checkouts including leak checks, continuity tests, pressure checks, and instrumentation validation
Support test operations by preparing hardware, performing configuration changes, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring integration integrity
Document builds, capture deviations, and collaborate tightly with engineering to refine designs, tolerances, and manufacturability
Help establish best practices at Venus from prototype hardware install to a stable production baseline system