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Leidos is seeking a qualified Mechanical/Electrical Drafter for its Rapid Integration and Prototyping (RIP) Department. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, RIP provides responsive, cost-effective engineering solutions. The selected candidate will support numerous systems and projects from land-based array platforms to aerial sensor solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
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 creation of part layout drawings with dimensioning and tolerances, material 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, hardware and wiring selection, and small level assembly of parts and components. The Candidate will also be responsible for organizing drawing reviews, incorporating drawing comments and design changes, and releasing drawings/part files through our Configuration Management system.
Basic Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Mechanical Drafting or equivalent field is required.
The ideal candidate will have 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.
Preferred 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 up to Level 3 TDPs to MIL-STD-31000
Working knowledge of Solidworks, KiCAD, PLM systems
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Original Posting:
August 4, 2026For U.S. Positions: 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 $40,300.00 - $72,850.00The 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.
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