Mechanical Drafter

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

2d • 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. Primary 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.

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.

Benefits

• Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

What This Job Offers

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