CAD Engineer - Drafting Services/Product Definition

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering department leads in the mechanical hardware design, development, and production of weapons systems. We use state-of-the-art tools, processes, and technology, with capabilities encompassing a broad range of technical disciplines, including product engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials engineering, analysis and test, rapid hardware development/builds and configuration and data management documentation. The Mechanical Products Team is seeking a CAD Design Engineer in the Shipboard Effectors Department. This position is located on-site in Tucson, AZ.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience with CREO Parametric (Pro/Engineer) solid modeling CAD tool and considerable knowledge of Windchill data management (PDM) tool.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Existing DoD Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Able to identify and correct design, model, or drawing errors/omissions/deficiencies and recommend corrective actions or improvements
Experience using, interpreting, applying, and making decisions regarding the application of documentation specifications such as MIL-STD-31000, ASME Y14.5M, ASME Y14.24, and ASME Y14.100.
Experience with variety of CAD software programs such as Solidworks, CATIA, NX, Inventor, AutoCAD, etc.
Experience being able to apply and make decisions regarding Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and perform first order tolerance analysis
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn and use internal tools
Effective interpersonal, communication and networking skills, ability to work well with others including customers and suppliers
Motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in a team environment with timely problem resolution utilizing a professional, positive, proactive attitude, strong customer focus, and a desire to help others
Ability to recognize roadblocks/issues and elevate/suggest appropriate corrective action
Strong attention to detail and work ethic
Working knowledge of: Drafting Standards, Mechanical Engineering Process for documentation preparation
Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering processes and procedures
Machine shop and hand tools
Candidate will have a complete understanding of basic principles, theories and concepts for creation and preparation of engineering design documentation
Candidate will have a complete knowledge of industry practices and standards used in drafting, modeling and design development/revision
Technical knowledge sufficient to perform complex tasks such as preparation of all types of detail drawings, large assemblies, castings or other preforms, interface drawings, various layouts for design concepts, and many other high-level tasks.

Responsibilities

Plan, lay-out, draw, and revise detailed part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings from basic layouts, references, and data.
Complete details of major layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices using computer aided design systems.
Determine scaling, inserts necessary reference datums, center and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning.
Prepare complete production detail drawings.
Develop design drawings according to engineering sketches and proposal specifications.
Solve routine problems of varying scope and complexity following established policies and procedures with minimal direction or supervision.