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Drafter/designer

Create detailed engineering drawings for complex aerospace system components
Palmdale, California, United States
Junior
$45 – 60 USD / hour
1 week ago
Actalent

Actalent

A provider of engineering and sciences services and talent solutions for various industries.

Drafter Level 2 Or 3

Join a team that is at the forefront of technological advancements and be part of revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. We are seeking a Drafter Level 2 or 3 located in Palmdale, California. This role offers an incredible opportunity to contribute to pioneering projects and engage with a team that values bold ideas and a pioneering spirit.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain system and sub-system drawing packages.
  • Plan layouts, draw, and revise detailed part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings based on established references and standard data.
  • Incorporate redlines from the engineering team.
  • Utilize computer-aided design equipment and graphic tools such as CAD, CAM, or CATIA.
  • Complete details of major layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices.
  • Determine scaling, inserts, reference planes, centering and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning.
  • Prepare specifications for parts, assemblies, and installations and complete production detail drawings.
  • Contribute design modifications to improve product quality or facilitate manufacturing operations.

Essential Skills:

  • High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of additional education and/or related experience for Drafter Level 2.
  • High School diploma or equivalent with 4 years of additional education and/or related experience for Drafter Level 3.
  • Proficiency in CATIA V5, NX, CADAM, CADEX, and GDT.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

  • Associates Degree or higher.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Work Environment:

This position follows a 9/80 onsite work schedule, allowing for a balanced work-life integration.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Palmdale, California.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Palmdale,CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

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Drafter/designer
Palmdale, California, United States
$45 – 60 USD / hour
Design
About Actalent
A provider of engineering and sciences services and talent solutions for various industries.