CAD Drafter, Junior

About the Role

Prepare electro-mechanical technical drawings and documentation. Develop detailed design specifications for products and structures and specify dimensions, materials, and procedures. Communicate and collaborate with internal and external as well as technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels to ensure the quality and accuracy of drawings, models, and other written deliverables. Understand role and apply knowledge of program and project requirements, policies, and procedures. Perform easy to moderately difficult support tasks. Work independently with some supervision and follow general instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare electro-mechanical technical drawings and documentation.
• Develop detailed design specifications for products and structures.
• Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of drawings, models, and other written deliverables.
• Apply knowledge of program and project requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Perform support tasks of easy to moderate difficulty.
• Work independently with some supervision.
• Follow general instructions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with mechanical 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting (CAD).
• Knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing for 2D drawing development.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling techniques and best practices.
• Ability to support SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD.
• Ability to develop technical documentation, including 2D technical drawings, bills of material, and associated written technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with an integrated product team.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Nice to Have

• Experience with hardware design, development, model-based definition, prototyping, and integration of electromechanical prototype or military systems.
• Experience with 3D modeling programs such as CREO, Solid Edge, or Inventor.
• Experience performing peer reviews or drawing checking, Configuration Management, or SOLIDWORKS PDM.
• Knowledge of fabrication, assembly, and modern manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing techniques (e.g., 3D printing) and subtractive manufacturing techniques (e.g., CNC).
• Knowledge of ASME Y14 standards.
• Secret clearance.
• Associate’s degree.
• SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, or ASME GD&T Certification.
• Completion of Institutional Learning Certificate in Drafting or Engineering practices.

Compensation

• Projected compensation range: $52,900.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD).

Clearance

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.