Mechanical Drafter

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Have a passion for airborne systems? Leidos’ Defense Systems, Small Airborne Effectors Division, is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to work at our Huntsville, AL campus providing support to a variety of conceptual design and integration programs related to missile strike systems and unmanned aircraft. This is a dynamic opportunity in which talented drafters can thrive by producing and maintaining mechanical drawings for multidisciplinary projects in the airborne systems arena. We are seeking a highly motivated, trained, and talented mechanical drafter to work closely with mechanical designers to foster advanced technology programs from the research and development phase to full productization.

Requirements

• Minimum of BS degree in mechanical drafting and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience. Or Associate of Science (AS) with a focus on Computer aided Design (AETM-CAD) and 4 – 6 years of experience. Or High School diploma and 6-8 years of experience.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD (particularly SOLIDWORKS), fabrication drawings, and basic modeling techniques.
• WindChill PLM experience.
• ASME Y14 & GD&T experiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to try and learn new skills, and/or to refine existing skills.
• Ability to perform physical work such a lifting up to 30-lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with flight hardware (missiles, UAVs, etc.)
• Ability to obtain SECRET security clearance or higher.
• Availability to travel to support programs if needed (<10%)

Responsibilities

• Aid mechanical engineers in creating technical drawing packages from mechanical CAD design.
• Use of standard tolerancing along with GD&T tolerancing to achieve appropriate TDP Level for program needs ranging from level I to III.
• Ability to manipulate CAD as required to complete drawing package needs.
• Work closely with the Configuration Management team to release, process ECOs, etc. in PLM Windchill
• Coordinate with purchasing department and outside machine shops to procure hardware.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to facilitate the transition from prototype hardware to a deliverable product.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees