Drafter/CAD Operator IV

Overview Drafter/CAD Operator IV LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Ability to Obtain Secret

CERTIFICATION: NA

TRAVEL: NA

SALARY: $70,054 - $83,928

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Drafter/CAD Operator IV for the RTC Test and Engineering Services (RTES) Contract supporting the Army Division .

Required Qualifications / Skills

• 1 year of vocational school training in electrical or mechanical engineering drafting.
• 5 years of applicable experience in three-dimensional (3D) computer aided design (CAD).
• Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events.
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance. (Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks, including: part modeling, assembly creation, drawing generation, and basic configurations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain drafting accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative mechanical systems and components using SolidWorks CAD software.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, assembly guides, and project reports to support production and quality assurance efforts.
• Oversee projects from initial concept through prototyping to final release, ensuring alignment with RTC standards, configuration protocols, and client specifications.
• Contribute to design reviews by offering and receiving constructive, solutions-focused feedback.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend new engineering methods, tools, and materials that support continuous improvement.

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