Aerospace CAD Drafter – Entry Level

Actalent; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Drafter (Drafter 2) in Poway, CA, to support sustainment engineering by updating drawings, maintaining documentation, and handling drafting tasks for aerospace programs.

You will create and revise 2D and 3D CAD models, manage drawing packages, and assist with change management while collaborating with engines, propulsion, avionics, and configuration projects. A strong eye for detail and solid CAD skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least 1 year of drafting or related work experience, or an AS degree with no prior work experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawing techniques and drafting standards.
• Experience using 2D and 3D CAD software, with Creo preferred; NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA are also acceptable.
• Ability to create and revise engineering drawings and CAD models for mechanical design and drafting.
• Basic understanding of trigonometry and algebra to support accurate measurements and calculations in drafting work.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in drawings, documentation, and change records.
• Good organizational skills to manage multiple drawing packages, documentation updates, and sustainment tasks.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with engineers and team members on drawing updates and documentation changes.

Responsibilities

• Revise and update mechanical and engineering drawings in support of sustainment engineering efforts.
• Create, modify, and maintain 2D and 3D CAD models for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Support documentation and change management activities, including maintaining accurate records and complete drawing packages.
• Assist with sustainment engineering paperwork, documentation releases, and administrative drafting tasks.
• Execute drawing updates to correct errors, incorporate change notices, and support ongoing sustainment of aerospace platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams working on engines, propulsion systems, ground support, avionics, and configuration-related mechanical engineering projects.
• Ensure all drawings and documentation comply with established engineering drawing techniques and drafting standards.
• Communicate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and implement requested changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or AS degree with drafting experience

Tools

Creo

NX

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Job description

Actalent is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Drafter (Drafter 2) in Poway, CA, to support sustainment engineering by updating drawings, maintaining documentation, and handling drafting tasks for aerospace programs.

You will create and revise 2D and 3D CAD models, manage drawing packages, and assist with change management while collaborating with engines, propulsion, avionics, and configuration projects. A strong eye for detail and solid CAD skills are essential.