Senior AutoCad Drafter
ManTechAbout the role
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Requisition # R61797 Locations USA-VA-Chesapeake Posting Date 07/17/2025 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full timeDescription & Requirements
Shape the future of defense with ManTech! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with ManTech!MANTECH is seeking a Senior Drafter, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Operator to support our operations on-site in Chesapeake, VA.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing design and drafting support to complete large complex assembly models and drawings.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide drafting support to complete large complex parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings. Often independently pursued efforts will be focused toward GFE and custom metalwork/fabrication integration for military C4I systems
Drafting and documentation of equipment racks, equipment mounting kits, and equipment subassemblies
Lead quality control activities by working with project engineers and technicians to ensure all data is properly documented that is required to build the various assemblies and parts
Efficiently, thoroughly, and independently solicit data required to create detailed drawings/designs using AutoCAD software
Candidate must be proficient in creating drawings based on the Engineering Drawing Standards Guide (EDSG) as well as MIL-STD-31000
Largely independently perform a variety of moderately complex tasks and uses tools to include calipers, gage tools, tape measures and other mechanical devices to aid in design, development, verification, and validation of the prototype fabrications
Candidate will be an integral part of the team creating/updating Technical Drawing Packages; being familiar with ASME standards, Technical Data Packages, and military drawing standards desired
The Drafter / CAD Operator will work in concert with a drafting team lead, project engineers, and client principals to work, often independently, toward customer expectations
Ability to operate effectively in a team environment and able to take direction and constructive criticism
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent and ten (10) years related experience or Associates degree in related discipline and 8 years related experience
Experience designing with AutoCAD software
Experience developing drawing packages utilizing AutoCAD software
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Preferred Qualifications:
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