Mechanical Drafter
Huntsville, AL - USA
Job Summary
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 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.
Basic Qualifications:
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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%)
WindChill PLM experience.
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Original Posting:
April 17 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $59150.00 - $106925.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.