Drafter (level 2 or 3)

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Englewood, CO +1 · Tech Support Mult-Func

Drafter role at Northrop Grumman focused on creating and modifying engineering drawings using CAD tools for parts, assemblies, and installations. Requires experience with detailing drawings, CAD software, and understanding MIL-SPEC standards. The role involves collaboration with engineers and applying GD&T principles.

What you'd actually do

  1. Utilize computer-aided design tools such as CAD, CAM, or CATIA to create, modify, and detail engineering drawings for parts, assemblies, and installations based on established layouts and standard data in a field of specialization such as structures, devices, mechanics, electrical, or electronics.
  2. Complete details of major layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices.
  3. Determines scaling; inserts necessary reference planes, centering and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning; prepares specifications for parts, assemblies, and installations; prepares complete production detail drawings; contributes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations.
  4. Interpret design sketches, engineering notes, and specifications to produce technical drawings
  5. Develop and maintain accurate drafting documentation, including assembly drawings and schematics.

Skills

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience (Level 2)
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience (Level 3)
  • US Citizenship with willingness and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • 2 years’ experience detailing engineering drawings for parts, assemblies, and installations
  • CAD/AutoCAD certificate or other similar tools
  • Understand principles of MIL-SPEC standards
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Familiarity in creating detailed 2D and 3D models
  • Experience with component selection, qualification, and application in electronic or mechanical systems

Nice to have

  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Strong mechanical knowledge is beneficial.
  • Proficient in CAD software including NX, CAD CREO, or SOLID WORKS
  • Experience with Siemen’s Teamcenter or similar PLM systems
  • Experience with technical writing for documentation purposes
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
  • 5 years’ experience detailing mechanical/electrical parts and assemblies.
  • Familiar with ASME Standards

What the JD emphasized

  • Top Secret
  • US Citizenship