Drafter Drafter

Drafter Leidos 4.1 ( ) Chantilly, VA Why you should apply for a job to Leidos : 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction 4.3/5 in supportive management 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 85% would recommend this company to other women 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews Our Women's Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development. Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications. Leidos offers a voluntary well-being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards. # R-00163197 Position summary tion. Collaborate with engineers and project managers to review and validate design intent and incorporate feedback into final deliverables. advanced drafting techniques including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and configuration management practices. Generate and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), part lists, and exploded views for assemblies and subassemblies. Conduct drawing reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with internal standards, industry codes, and contractual requirements. Support engineering change processes (ECPs, ECOs) and ensure revision control through PLM/document management systems. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior drafters, promoting adherence to best practices and encouraging professional development. Interface with manufacturing or construction teams to clarify design intent and resolve drawing-related issues throughout the project lifecycle. Contribute to the continuous improvement of drafting workflows, tool adoption, and documentation standards. Basic Qualifications TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Drafting, Design Technology, or a related technical field. 8+ years of relevant experience in drafting and design using CAD, CAM, or CATIA, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree. Proficiency in 3D modeling and computer-aided design (CAD) software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, NX). Demonstrated experience creating and modifying detailed part, assembly, and installation drawings across one or more disciplines: mechanical, structural, electrical, or electronics. Strong knowledge of dimensioning standards, design specifications, and engineering drawing practices. Ability to execute layout drawings provided by engineers and convert design intent into complete, accurate documentation. Familiarity with document management systems and maintaining revision control of engineering drawings. Capable of performing design modifications based on feedback or engineering change requests (ECOs/ECPs). Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and design for manufacturability (DFM) or constructability. Effective communication skills with internal teams and project stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience conducting or participating in design reviews with engineering teams and project stakeholders. Familiarity with electrical systems or mechanical design principles in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. Experience in product design or developing components for regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, automotive, medical). Working knowledge of project management principles with the ability to manage design timelines and coordinate deliverables. Broad understanding of related specialty areas (e.g., systems engineering, manufacturing processes, structural analysis). Experience coaching or mentoring junior drafters and contributing to drafting process improvements or tool adoption. Proficiency in PLM systems (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter) and collaboration tools used in engineering environments. Certifications such as: Autodesk Certified Professional ASME GDTP (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional) Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) EC-DAS Original Posting: July 23, 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00 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. Why you should apply for a job to Leidos : 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction 4.3/5 in supportive management 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 85% would recommend this company to other women 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews Our Women's Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development. Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications. Leidos offers a voluntary well-being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.