As a Principal Propulsion Drawing Checker, you'll generate CAD models, check engineering drawings, and collaborate with design and manufacturing teams. Aimed at ensuring drawing quality for propulsion hardware.
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: Principal Propulsion Drawing Checker
You will be involved in the making of engineering drawings from 3D solid models, drawing checking and working through workflow issues to obtain release. You will be responsible for working with designs from concepts to flight maturity hardware that involve propulsion hardware from piece parts to engine assemblies and/or Propellant & Pressure Management Systems (PPMS). The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and self-motivated individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
What You'll Get To Do:
- Support design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion piece parts and assemblies
- Generate CAD models & drawings of components and engine systems
- Work with various teams such as the test and manufacturing teams.
- Set the standard for checking drawings
What You Have:
- 10+ years of rocket propulsion drawing experience
- 20+ years of CAD experience, particularly working with large assemblies
- Experience in some of the CAD tools such as TC/NX, SolidWorks, CATIA
- Strong communication skills to effectively work in a hybrid in-person/remote work environment
What Will Set You Apart:
- GD&T mastery
Location:
Remote work may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. Occasional travel to our headquarters in Houston, Texas will be required based on program and business needs.
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.
About Venus Aerospace
By enabling one hour global travel, Venus Aerospace is transforming the world and our access to it. We’re building a spaceplane with a low carbon footprint that will enable one-hour global travel. We are a diverse, veteran team with extreme experience in successful new space, commercial, R&D, and government/military programs.
We are looking for incredible, motivated, enthusiastic people that want to build a world-changing culture and organization. You will be helping Venus grow and develop, so flexibility and a sense of adventure is quintessential. We are looking for all-around AWESOME people to help us grow.
We’ve done the professional grind, and we’ve got a better approach. We take “Home for Dinner” seriously – we want you to work for us and be “home for dinner”. Family is important and we don’t want you to miss out on what matters most. If that appeals to you, we’d love to connect!
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.
For additional information about our Equal Opportunity Employment Policy, please visit our EEOP page.
Top Skills
Cad
Catia
Solidworks
Tc/Nx
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