Instrumentation Engineer

Venus Aerospace • Houston, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation Engineer is a self-motivated, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and communicates effectively across disciplines. This role requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering and instrumentation and offers a unique opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact on next-generation aerospace systems.

If you are passionate about designing measurement systems for high-energy, one-of-a-kind hardware, you will join a highly experienced team whose background spans large aerospace companies, chemical plants, government organizations, and hands-on engineering environments—united by a culture of ownership, innovation, and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent hands-on test experience (In absence of a degree, 7+ years of relevant experience)
• 3+ years of experience in instrumentation, controls, or test engineering
• Hands-on experience with signal conditioning and data acquisition systems
• Strong understanding of the following: Measurement uncertainty and sampling theory; Filtering, noise, grounding, and EMI; Sensor selection and integration
• Solid understanding of sensor signal types and wiring, including: Voltage, mV, differential voltage, and 4–20 mA outputs; Bridge-based sensors; IEPE / charge accelerometers; Digital I/O and low/high-side switching; Thermocouples and RTDs; Pulse and frequency signals
• Practical experience installing and troubleshooting: Pressure and differential pressure transducers; Thermocouples and RTDs; High-speed accelerometers; Load cells and strain-gauge sensors; Flowmeters; Mechanical limit switches; Solenoid valves; Power supplies; NI PXI, cDAQ, and cRIO systems; VFDs
• Tools & Equipment Experience: Power supplies; Digital multimeters and signal generators; Oscilloscopes; Crimp tools and precision cutting tools; Soldering and rework equipment; Heat guns and strain relief tools; Torque tools for sensor installation; Labeling and harness management tools
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, hardware-focused environment
• Excellent organizational skills, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the demonstrated capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in support of testing and fabrication activities; safely lift and transport up to 40 pounds; and adapt to evolving test, development, and operational requirements

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, propulsion testing, or flight test
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, DIAdem
• Familiarity with Confluence, Jira, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with high-speed or transient data acquisition
• Experience operating in cryogenic or high-temperature environments
• Background supporting hazardous test operations
• Strong cross-functional communication during live test operations
• 3+ years of experience with CAD modeling software
• 3+ years of experience in hardware testing environments
• 3+ years of experience with fluid and/or mechanical system design

Responsibilities

• Own the design, analysis, development, integration, and maintenance of test department electrical and instrumentation systems used across a wide range of applications.
• Play a critical role on a multidisciplinary team responsible for defining how complex aerospace hardware is instrumented, measured, and validated.
• Select, integrate, and validate sensors for low-speed and high-speed data acquisition systems
• Perform signal conditioning, including excitation, amplification, filtering, isolation, and scaling of raw sensor outputs
• Verify correct sensor operation through power checks, continuity, polarity, and calibration
• Design and fabricate wiring harnesses and instrumentation interfaces
• Integrate instrumentation with mechanical, fluid, inert gas, and cryogenic systems
• Develop robust test setups for large- and small-scale hardware
• Generate and revise electrical and instrumentation schematics for test stands
• Modify existing structures to meet testing requirements
• Generate test procedures for new systems and calibration of existing systems
• Review test data to identify issues, anomalies, and trends
• Support grounding, shielding, and EMI mitigation efforts
• Install, wire, and troubleshoot test instrumentation systems
• Communicate with the Software team to support automated testing and analysis
• Support commissioning and maintenance of test infrastructure and equipment
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support test and development operations

Benefits

• Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision.
• We have a flex-Friday flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and receive professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level