Drafter / CAD Designer - Huntsville, AL

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking talented Drafter/ CAD Design to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. We have offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, we provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

You will be a member of our Rapid Integration and Prototyping (RIP) Department. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting numerous systems and projects from land-based array platforms to aerial sensor solutions.

The successful candidate will serve as a Mechanical/Electrical Drafter that will handle all aspects of capturing mechanical designs for 2D drawings/schematics and 3D models. Specific duties may encompass parts dimensioning and tolerances, materials, and finish specification of components, wiring schematic layouts, and top-level systems technical data packages. Areas of work will include documenting mechanical and electrical designs, 3D design and printing of parts, hardware and wiring selection, and small level assembly of parts and components.

Basic Qualifications

An associate degree in Mechanical Drafting or equivalent field is required.

1-3 years of relevant experience using Solidworks.

In lieu of an Associate’s degree, 5+ years of experience using Solidworks for mechanical design is acceptable.

Other Qualifications

The following skills/abilities are desired:

· Experience with drafting of mechanical aspects

· Knowledge of ASME drawing standards

· 3D printing experience including part design and various printing methods

· Experience with compatible materials, fasteners, coatings, processes, and assembly methods

· Organization skills to document designs, assist with Technical Data Packages (TDP)

· Creating Level 3 TDPs to MIL-STD-31000

Candidate must be a resident of North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama area.

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance

Original Posting Date:

2024-07-02

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $37,050.00 - $66,975.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.