Engineering Drafter SolidWorks Specialist
Job Location:
Natick, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Position: Engineering Drafter / SolidWorks Specialist
Location: Natick MA
Join a Team Committed to a Mission!
At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented people who are passionate about supporting our customers success. We empower our teams strengthen our communities and operate sustainablyalways guided by our Mission Vision and Values. Everything we do reflects our commitment to doing whats right for our customers our people and the world around us.
Are you ready to unleash your potential
The Leidos Defense Sector has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Drafter / SolidWorks Specialist to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) mission in Natick MA. This role offers the chance to showcase your CAD expertise contribute to high impact engineering initiatives and support critical cant fail missions that directly benefit the warfighter.
About the Role
As a SolidWorks Migration Specialist & CAD Drafter you will drive the conversion of a legacy 2D AutoCAD drawing library into fully detailed design intent driven 3D SolidWorks models and assemblies. You will ensure models accurately reflect real world components BOMs remain precise and complete and data integrates seamlessly into our PTC Windchill PLM system.
The ideal candidate thrives in a technical environment enjoys solving complex modeling challenges and excels at transforming legacy designs into modern parametric CAD models.
What Youll Be Doing (Responsibilities)
Support and Lead migration of legacy 2D AutoCAD drawings into fully parameterized 3D SolidWorks models
Build complex fully constrained 3D assemblies using industry standard practices and robust mating strategies
Generate and validate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) within SolidWorks and Windchill
Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 standards
Collaborate closely with engineering manufacturing and assembly teams to ensure migrated models meet design requirements and accurately represent physical products
Ensure CAD data is structured consistent and properly managed within the PLM environment
Required Experience Skills and Education
Bachelors Degree in Drafting & Design Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 4 years of experience (additional experience/training/certifications may be considered in lieu of degree)
US Citizenship; must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
3 years of professional SolidWorks experience with emphasis on top down/bottom up assemblies sheet metal weldments or large assemblies
Strong AutoCAD skills and experience interpreting and converting legacy 2D drawings
Proficiency in 3D modeling and creating detailed drawings directly from models
Solid background in production quality drawings compliant with ASME Y14.5
Ability to model fabricated parts and create accurate technical drawings
Strong understanding of ANSI/ASME dimensioning and tolerancing practices
Experience with mechanical electrical and textile design drafting
Exceptional attention to detail
Preferred Experience Skills and Education
Experience working with Army drawings or DoD engineering documentation
Knowledge of DoD and ASME drafting standards and best practices
Hands on experience with PTC Windchill PLM for managing CAD assemblies parts drawings and engineering change workflows
CSWP/CSWE certification highly desirable
Strong analytical technical and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross functional teams
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If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
July 20 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 $87100.00 - $157450.00The 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.
Required Experience:
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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.
