CAD Operator

Alutiiq•San Diego, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

Red Peak Technical, LLC, a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC, is hiring a Drafter/CAD Operator in San Diego, California. The role supports development of mechanical and electrical assemblies and drawings for shipboard and shore-based communications systems being configured for the U.S. Navy. The selected candidate will work directly with the Government customer to assess materials, develop components, and assess, interpret, and approve drawing requirements across a broad range of engineering tasks. The position creates template shore and shipboard drawings in AutoCAD according to the Shore Installation Project Handbook (SIPH), U.S. Navy shipboard drawing guidance in NAVSEA TS9090-310F, and Technical Specification 9090-600 (Series) requirements for Ship Alteration (SHIPALT) Installation Drawing (SID) preparation. It also supports configuration management of drawing revisions and changes in accordance with ASME Y14.35, and mechanical assembly design for project antennas, cables, and electronic enclosures, including legacy and developmental items. Periodic ship and shore site visits may be required for drawing updates, reviews, and new installation design. The candidate should be willing and able to learn additional software as needed, including SolidEdge, FARO Scene, Rhino 3D, Reliasoft Synthesis, and Ultimaker 3D.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 6 years of specific experience developing Installation Requirements Drawings (IRDs) in accordance with NAVWAR M-4720.5B.
  • At least 6 years of specific experience developing Installation Design Packages (IDPs) in accordance with NAVWAR M-4720.1.
  • U.S. citizenship, pursuant to the Government contract.
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain or reestablish this level of clearance.
  • Ability and willingness to learn software as needed, including SolidEdge, FARO Scene, Rhino 3D, Reliasoft Synthesis, and Ultimaker 3D.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline.
  • Knowledge of engineering specifications, including ASME Y14.100-2004, ASME Y14.5M-2004, MIL-STD-810G, and MIL-STD-130; comparable experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop mechanical and electrical assemblies and drawings for shipboard and shore-based U.S. Navy communications systems.
  • Work directly with the Government customer to assess materials, develop components, and assess, interpret, and approve drawing requirements.
  • Create template shore and shipboard drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with applicable Navy handbooks, guidance, and technical specifications.
  • Manage drawing revisions and changes in accordance with ASME Y14.35.
  • Provide mechanical assembly design support for antennas, cables, and electronic enclosures, including legacy and developmental items.
  • Conduct periodic ship and shore site visits for drawing updates and review, and new installation design, as required.
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