CAD/CREO Drafting Lead - NSS

Chugach Government Solutions; Mississippi; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Space Solutions, LLC is seeking a Drafting Lead to supervise and mentor a team of drafters, designers, and modelers. You will ensure alignment with drafting requirements and MBE practices while supporting STA and SSC standards.

The role requires CREO 3D modeling, AutoCAD proficiency, and strong English communication. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a valid driver’s license and be prepared for background checks at Stennis Space Center, MS.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: 2 years vocational training or 2 years college with drafting/engineering courses and 6+ years related experience.
• 1 year minimum 3D modeling in CREO.
• 5+ years AutoCAD experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required for NASA badge.
• English communication skills required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Track, monitor, and forecast workload of CAD/CREO drafters/designers/modelers.
• Provide drawing and model peer review and final checking.
• Assist engineering supervisor with assigning drafters, designers, and modelers to projects.
• Develop resources for 2D/3D drafting best practices.
• Maintain CAD standards and SSC/NSS procedures.

Skills

3D modeling (CREO)

AutoCAD

Windchill/DDMS

Team mentorship

Education

2-year drafting/engineering training or 2-year college with drafting/engineering courses

Tools

CREO

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first‑class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high‑performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Job Overview

The Drafting Lead reports to the engineering supervisor and works closely with the respective CAD/CREO coordinators to ensure successful implementation of drafting department initiatives, adherence to drafting requirements, and meeting department goals by the designer, drafter, and modeler peers. The purpose of the drafting lead is to assist the engineering supervisor in assignment of all drafting/modeling tasks, develop drafter/modeler skillsets through mentorship, assist in maintaining drafting standards, assist CAD/CREO coordinator with meeting training objectives, perform peer review and final checking of drafting products, sustain basic understanding of model‑based engineering (MBE) practices, as well as perform solid model drafting on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Track, monitor, and forecast workload of respective CAD/CREO drafters/designers/modelers.
• Retrieve documents such as record drawings.
• Provide drawing and model peer review and final checking.
• Assist engineering supervisor with assigning drafters, designers, and modelers to projects.
• Assist engineering supervisors with assigning tasks to drafters, designers, and modelers.
• Stay informed on MBE best practices.
• Meet regularly with respective CAD/CREO coordinators.
• Assist department in creating and maintaining software template files to ensure CAD standards are met and drafting products are consistent.
• Periodic review and update to SSC standards and NSS procedures regarding drafting and modeling principles.
• Assist in developing resources to gain experience in 2D and 3D drafting best practices.
• Assist respective CAD/CREO coordinator with implementing successful training program for staff, including conducting regular occurring training sessions.
• Provide expertise for the creation, modification, and maintenance of site drawings and models, such as Stennis Organization Repair Documents (SORD) and Stennis Floor Plans (SPAN).
• Prepare detailed models and drawings through design phase for construction implementation.
• Develop plans and update models for field changes during construction.
• Update as‑built record models and drawings upon completion of construction.
• Field verification and dimensioning to ensure accurate as‑designed models and drawings.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Certification of two (2) years training from a vocational training school or two (2) years of college with courses relevant to drafting or engineering principles, plus an additional six (6) of relevant experience. Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the progressive experience.
• One (1) year minimum 3D modeling experience in CREO.
• Five (5) years minimum AutoCAD experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
• Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbal and written.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment background check and drug screen test.
• Clean, neat, and professional personal appearance.
• Will ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner.
• Requires experience utilizing drafting software in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil, and Architectural design disciplines.
• Knowledge in use of drafting instruments and equipment and application of drafting principles (descriptive geometry, freehand lettering, dimensioning, layout, detail).
• Possess the ability to work well as part of a team or independently.
• Proficient in Windchill/DDMS.
• Prior experience at Stennis Space Center, MS a plus.
• Prior knowledge of SSC standards a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Products (MS Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please [e-mail].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

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