Mechanical Drafter/Designer

General Atomics • Acton, MA

100d • $60,670 - $90,198

About The Position

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. The Optical Sensors Systems group within General Atomics - Electromagnetic Systems Group is developing the next-generation, state-of-the-art Electro-Optical/Infrared Sensor Systems to help defend our national interests and support critical commercial enterprises worldwide. Under limited supervision for routine work and general instruction for new or special assignments, using computer-aided design (CAD), develops complete major layouts of engineering drawings from predetermined basic designs in a field of specialization such as structures, mechanics, electrical, or electronics. Works from various forms of engineering input; makes mathematical calculations as required; determines proper layout of and prepares complete production detail drawings, assemblies, and installations; contributes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma or a certificate from a recognized organization certifying completion of a training program utilizing technical engineering software applications and three or more years of work experience.
• Experience utilizing CAD software with at least five of those years spent utilizing ProEngineer, Solidworks, NX or related engineering design software.
• Must have proven experience in advanced drafting techniques and be skilled using 3D CAD solid modeling with a basic working knowledge of manufacturing or operational processes and equipment.
• Must be familiar with industry practice and standards.
• Requires proficiency in use of math including algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry as might be acquired through high school and/or trade school studies.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills to communicate ideas and for presenting results along with a good knowledge of computer operations and software relevant to drafting and design tasks.
• The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Working from engineering notes, verbal instructions, and rough or detailed sketches, prepares readable working plans, detailed drawings, parts list, schematics, and complete mechanical or electrical drawings of major components, systems, and assemblies for engineering or manufacturing purposes.
• Verifies own work, checking dimensions, making mathematical calculations as required using handbooks and catalogs in support of drafting calculations, materials used, and quantities.
• Determines drawing and view scaling required; inserts necessary reference planes, center and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning in the preparation of production detail drawings.
• Assures that detail parts and assemblies can be made and that parts and components will fit or interface properly within limits of allowable tolerances.
• Revises CAD or hand drawn board drawings as needed.
• Creates as built drawings through field examination of components or systems.
• Maintains records, files, drawings and part lists, specifications, standards, and other data essential to the completion of engineering drawings as required.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

Benefits

• Salary range: $60,670 - $90,198

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED