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Senior Drafter

JT4
Point Mugu, CA, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jun 2025
💰 $92,435/yr($78,166/yr$92,435/yr)

About the role

JT4, LLC is looking for a highly experienced Senior Drafter to designs layouts of complex systems, assemblies, and components, using various drafting software programs, or freehand drawings that will comply to DoD MIL-STD-100 standards.

 

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

 

**An ideal candidate will have a current Secret clearance**

**This position located at Point Mugu CA and is not eligible for telework**

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

Under minimum direction of a supervisor or engineering personnel and with considerable latitude for independent and innovative actions within a technical area, a Drafter IV designs and/or creates layouts of complex major and minor systems, assemblies, and components, using various software programs, or freehand drawings.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

  • Prepare multiple-view mechanical detail and assembly drawings often of a complex nature from layout drawings, sketches, existing or prototype parts, and or verbal instructions
  • Perform other routine drafting activities such as revising or redrawing existing drawings, making blocks, cells, etc.
  • Use a variety of precision measuring tools to verify or obtain data for drawing development
  • Provide complete printed circuit board drawing packages to include assemblies, detail drawings, smart schematics, Gerber files, etc.
  • Research scientific and technical materials, standards, and specifications for information and selection of components
  • Ensure all work conforms to DoD MIL-STD-100 and company drafting standards
  • Provide information and direction to lower-level drafters as necessary
  • Perform other job-related duties, as required

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

A graduate certificate from an accredited two- to four-year technical institute, or equivalent, and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field are required for this position.

In addition, a Drafter IV must possess the following qualifications:

  • Competence in the use of a variety of CAD software programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Schematic Capture, and PCB Auto-router tool, as appropriate
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Planning/organizational skills
  • Ability to work under deadlines.

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

 

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $78,166.40 to $92,435.20 annually.

 

The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

 

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • Benefits Active on Day 1
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
    • JT4 will match 50% up to an 8% contribution
    • 100% Immediate Vesting
  • Tuition Reimbursement

 

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing document

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