Engineering Drafter

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions.

Leidos' Defense Systems Land Systems is seeking qualified Mechanical/Electrical Drafter for its Rapid Integration and Prototyping (RIP) Department. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, RIP provides responsive, cost-effective engineering solutions. The selected candidate will support numerous systems and projects from land-based array platforms to aerial sensor solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will serve as a Mechanical/Electrical Drafter that will handle all aspects of capturing mechanical designs for 2D drawings/schematics and 3D models.
• Specific duties may encompass parts dimensioning and tolerances, material and finish specification of components, wiring schematic layouts, and top-level systems technical data packages.
• Areas of work will include documenting mechanical and electrical designs, 3D design and printing of parts, hardware and wiring selection, and small level assembly of parts and components.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mechanical Drafting or equivalent field is required with 2+ years of relevant experience using Solidworks. In lieu of an Associate's degree, an additional 3+ years of experience using Solidworks for mechanical design is acceptable.
• ship is required with eligibility to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

The following skills/abilities are desired:

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

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:
October 27, 2025

For 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 $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered 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.