Engineering Drafter

About the Role

Leidos is seeking a qualified Mechanical/Electrical Drafter for its Rapid Integration and Prototyping (RIP) Department in Huntsville, Alabama. RIP provides responsive, cost-effective engineering solutions, supporting numerous systems and projects ranging from land-based array platforms to aerial sensor solutions.

Responsibilities

• Capture mechanical designs for 2D drawings, schematics, and 3D models.
• Create part layout drawings with dimensioning and tolerances, material and finish specifications, and wiring schematic layouts.
• Document mechanical and electrical designs, hardware and wiring selection, and small-level assembly of parts and components.
• Organize drawing reviews, incorporate design changes, and release drawings/part files through the Configuration Management system.
• Assist in creating top-level systems technical data packages (TDPs).

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Drafting or equivalent field or 5+ years of experience using Solidworks for mechanical design (in lieu of degree).
• 3+ years of relevant experience using Solidworks (required if holding an Associate’s degree).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with drafting mechanical aspects.
• Knowledge of ASME drawing standards.
• 3D printing experience, including part design and various printing methods.
• Familiarity with compatible materials, fasteners, coatings, processes, and assembly methods.
• Organization skills to document designs and assist with Technical Data Packages (TDP).
• Ability to create up to Level 3 TDPs to MIL-STD-31000.
• Working knowledge of Solidworks, KiCAD, and PLM systems.

Pay

Pay Range: $40,300.00 - $72,850.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable bargaining agreements or laws.

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement benefits. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos employs 47,000 global employees and reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.