People Operations Specialist
Venus Aerospace
About this role
The People Operations Specialist at Venus Aerospace supports day-to-day office and people operations to create a smooth, professional experience for employees and visitors. The role serves as the first point of contact at the front desk while coordinating executives, candidates, vendors, and VIPs. It also provides administrative and logistical support for HR, facilities, events, and general office needs in a fast-paced startup environment. The position is onsite in Houston and requires comfort working within ITAR-related procedures.
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About Venus Aerospace
venusaero.comVenus Aerospace develops next‑generation rocket propulsion systems, focused on rotating detonation (RDRE) and VDR engine architectures that promise a generational improvement in efficiency, scalability, and performance. Their high‑thrust RDRE technology has been flight demonstrated and is positioned for defense, space, and commercial high‑speed flight applications. Venus markets scalable propulsion solutions intended to enable more capable, cost‑effective missions across government and commercial aerospace customers.
Recent company news
Lockheed Martin Ventures invests in rocket propulsion startup Venus Aerospace
Oct 22, 2025
Venus Aerospace Announces Strategic Investment by Lockheed Martin to Accelerate Breakthrough Innovations in Next-Generation Propulsion
Oct 22, 2025
Venus Aerospace’s hypersonic flight tech just took a big step
May 15, 2025
Venus Aerospace Announces Investment From Lockheed Martin to Accelerate Next-Generation Propulsion
Oct 23, 2025
Venus Aerospace picks up investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures
Nov 3, 2025
About Venus Aerospace
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$80k – $106k
per year