Facility Maintenance and Automation Technician

Who We Are:

Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight. Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in aerospace.

At Venus, we’re looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion.

The Role:

Facility Maintenance and Automation Technician
This position will be a core asset to the facility department in support of Venus Aerospace. The Facility & Maintenance Technician will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility systems and manufacturing equipment with an emphasis on preventive maintenance and repair of automated CNC machinery. This role supports production uptime through planned maintenance, fast response to equipment issues, and documentation of work performed in a CMMS.

The technician will also help ensure automated CNC systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on automated CNC machines
• Execute scheduled PM tasks (mechanical, electrical, and basic controls-related checks) to keep equipment running within spec
• Diagnose equipment faults and perform corrective repairs to restore production quickly
• Inspect and replace worn components (belts, couplings, linear guides, bearings, sensors, lubrication items, etc.)
• Verify machine operation after service (alignment, calibration checks, spindle/run tests, functional checks)
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring failures and suggesting corrective actions
• Maintain and troubleshoot facility systems
• Support maintenance of building/facility equipment such as HVAC, compressors, pumps, basic electrical, and facility utilities as assigned
• Assist with troubleshooting facility-related issues that affect production (power distribution, lighting, general equipment, compressed air systems, etc.)
• Coordinate vendor or internal resources when issues require specialized support
• Perform routine inspections and ensure equipment is maintained safely and effectively
• Use CMMS to manage maintenance work and documentation
• Create, update, and close work orders in the CMMS accurately and in a timely manner
• Record maintenance history, parts used, labor time, downtime causes, and technician notes
• Track PM completion, compliance, and upcoming due tasks
• Ensure documentation is complete to support audits, reliability tracking, and warranty/parts traceability
• Support automation, safety, and reliability standards
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safe work practices during all maintenance activities
• Adhere to electrical safety and machine safety procedures when troubleshooting automated systems
• Perform inspections of safety devices and interlocks when required (as applicable to role scope)
• Assist with machine readiness and safe startup/shutdown procedures after maintenance
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams
• Communicate with operators and production leadership regarding equipment status, downtime, and next steps
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with production to minimize disruption
• Provide feedback on reliability issues and suggest improvements to maintenance plans
• Support training or onboarding for other maintenance staff as needed

• Minimum 3–5 years of facility maintenance experience
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment
• CNC machine…