Test Site Supervisor

About the role

Venus Aerospace is seeking an experienced Test Site Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operation of our propulsion test facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient execution of hot-fire and cold-flow testing on liquid rocket propulsion systems using hazardous propellants.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with test site operations, including test stand configuration, system checkout, propellant and pressurant loading, test execution, and securing of systems post-test.
• Cook up test schedules, sequencing, and resource allocation to meet program milestones while maintaining safety as the top priority.
• Own test readiness: drive the completion of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), procedure walk-downs, and system verifications prior to each test campaign.
• Troubleshoot test stand, fluid system, instrumentation, and data acquisition (DAQ) issues in real time and direct corrective action.

Requirements

• Enforce safe handling, storage, transfer, and disposal of hazardous propellants and media, in accordance with established procedures, SDS requirements, and site safety plans.
• Maintain and enforce hazard controls: exclusion/clear zones, lockout/tagout (LOTO), high-pressure system safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency response readiness.
• Lead or support job hazard analyses, operational readiness reviews, and mishap/near-miss investigations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations and company environmental, health, and safety policies.
• Serve as a key responder and decision-maker during abnormal conditions, leaks, spills, or emergencies at the site.
• Maintain the operational readiness of test infrastructure: high-pressure gas systems, propellant storage and transfer systems, fluid/feed systems, valves and regulators, and supporting utilities.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, calibration, and configuration control of test stand hardware and instrumentation.
• Manage consumables, spares, and propellant/pressurant inventory to support the test schedule.
• Partner with design and engineering teams on test stand modifications, upgrades, and new-build commissioning.
• Ensure all test operations are executed to approved, controlled procedures with proper red-line and revision control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field — or equivalent combination of technical training and relevant hands-on experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5 + years of experience in propulsion test, rocket engine/component test, hazardous fluid systems, or a comparable high-pressure / hazardous-media operations environment.
• 2 + years of supervisory, lead, or test-conductor experience directing crews in a hands-on technical setting.
• Working knowledge of high-pressure pneumatic and fluid systems, including valves, regulators, fittings, and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety in a hazardous operations environment, including familiarity with hazard controls such as LOTO, exclusion zones, and PPE programs.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and crew-coordination skills, particularly under time pressure.

Skills

• Direct hands-on experience with hazardous propellants.
• Experience as a Test Conductor on hot-fire propulsion testing.
• Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems and real-time data review.
• Experience operating within an AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management system, including procedure control and nonconformance/corrective-action processes.
• Experience supporting test stand design, buildout, or commissioning.
• Relevant safety or hazardous-materials certifications.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Stock options
• Medical benefits, including dental and vision
• Flex-Friday flexible schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

• Medical benefits, including dental and vision
• Flexible schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional development opportunities

Export Control Note

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State).