Experienced Draftsperson

Basic Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or the equivalent.
• Requires 2-4 years of related work experience / additional specialized training in the technical field of CAD drafting, engineering.

Responsibilities for this Position

• Consolidate details from a variety of sketches, prints, and assembly drawings
• Make necessary calculations following established standards and procedures
• Using established procedures arrange details on assigned work and produce 2 and 3 dimensional detail drawings of a simple to moderately complex nature
• Perform simple small part modeling, cable, part and sub assembly modeling and prepare assembly drawings
• Perform modifications to existing moderately complex assembly drawings under the direction of a Designer, Checker or Engineer
• Modify existing and create new drawings for parts, assemblies, and cables
• Prepare wiring and bill of material lists and routing diagrams, including required views, dimensions and notes
• Apply documentation standards specific to the assigned program
• Provide basic guidance to entry-level Drafters
• Duties may include Detailer, EPL Integration, and Digital Signature

Competencies

• Approachability: Listens; allows adequate time for interactions; creates a supportive communication environment
• Personal Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own actions, including failure. Embraces experience as learning opportunities and not chances to blame
• Adaptability: Flexible style; receptive to change. Possesses the ability to change or adapt priorities, focus and perspective as necessary. Adjusts with ease
• Process Orientation: Uses the necessary steps to ensure successful completion of tasks within the work environment. Demonstrates compliance with existing processes and standards; identifies opportunities and offers suggestions for potential process improvement
• Detail Orientation: Consistently demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to perform sedentary work more than 50% of the time
• Ability to perform computer based work of a close and exacting nature over 70% of the time
• Visual acuity: - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, ability to adjust eye to bring objects into sharp focus, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to differentiate between all colors in the standard color spectrum.
• Three dimensional vision and ability to judge distances and special relationships over 70% of the time.

Target Salary Range

USD $31.00/Hr. - USD $33.77/Hr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

About the Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!