Engineering Drafter

Leidos Holdings Inc.•Huntsville, AL

32d

About The Position

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready for your next career challenge? Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. Leidos' Defense Systems Land Systems is seeking 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. 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, 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, 3D design and printing of parts, hardware and wiring selection, and small level assembly of parts and components.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Mechanical Drafting or equivalent field is required with 2+ years of relevant experience using Solidworks. In lieu of an Associate's degree, an additional 3+ years of experience using Solidworks for mechanical design is acceptable.
US Citizenship is required with eligibility to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

handle all aspects of capturing mechanical designs for 2D drawings/schematics and 3D models
parts dimensioning and tolerances
material and finish specification of components
wiring schematic layouts
top-level systems technical data packages
documenting mechanical and electrical designs
3D design and printing of parts
hardware and wiring selection
small level assembly of parts and components

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