Venus Aerospace
Linux Systems Engineer
TLDR
Contribute to building and scaling enterprise infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance across engineering and critical operations at Venus Aerospace.
What You'll Get To Do
Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux servers and workstations in a production environment
Integrate Linux systems into Windows-based infrastructure (e.g., Active Directory, authentication, file services)
Design, implement, and maintain automated configuration management using Ansible
Build and manage Linux deployment pipelines using tools such as Kickstart, cloud-init, and Terraform
Support containerized workloads using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes
Manage infrastructure across both virtualized environments (VMware) and physical bare-metal systems
Monitor system performance, ensure high availability, and implement security best practices
Collaborate with networking and systems teams to ensure reliable connectivity and performance
Troubleshoot complex system, networking, and deployment issues
Build monitoring and alerting systems to provide quick response to incidents.
What You Have
3–5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar)
Experience integrating Linux systems into Windows environments (Active Directory, LDAP, SSO)
Strong hands-on experience with Ansible for automation and configuration management
Experience with Linux provisioning and deployment tools (Kickstart, cloud-init, Terraform, or similar)
Working knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Podman) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
Experience with VMware or similar virtualization platforms
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
What Will Set You Apart
Experience with hybrid or cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
Scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar)
Exposure to monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)
Location:On-site in Houston, TX
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.
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.
ITAR Requirements
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). You can learn more about ITAR here.
Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] or call (281) 203-0027.This email and phone number were created exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages or any other purposes, such as following up on an application, third party staffing agencies, website technical issues, or any other issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Messages will be returned within five business days.
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Benefits
Equity Compensation
stock options
Flexible Work Hours
flex-Friday flexible schedule
Paid Time Off
unlimited PTO
Venus Aerospace builds next-generation rocket propulsion platforms that deliver historic efficiency, primarily targeting the aerospace market. The company's innovative approach focuses on creating a spaceplane for one-hour global travel while maintaining a low carbon footprint, backed by a diverse team of experienced engineers.
Systems Engineer