Drafter

Dayton T. Brown Inc.; Hollywood (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid/remote options

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Employee events

Incentives

Job summary

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is seeking a Technical Drafter in Hollywood, MD to develop detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Inventor and related tools. The role involves collaborating with engineering and production to reflect complex system designs.

The ideal candidate has an Associate or Bachelor's in a relevant field and hands-on CAD experience, including ASME Y14 standards, document control, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance. Hybrid or remote options may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 5+ years of drafting experience, preferably in defense/aerospace.
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of drafting experience in relevant sectors.
• Proficient with Autodesk Inventor and CAD tools.
• Experience in document control and configuration management.
• Ability to read/interpret ASME Y14 drawings.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.
• Proficient with MS Office; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Create 2D electrical block diagrams using Autodesk tools.
• Ensure drawings include GD&T and proper dimensions.
• Review drawings for accuracy.
• Manage revisions in Autodesk Vault.
• Apply Engineering Change Orders while maintaining configuration.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and drafting teams.
• Adapt to changing priorities across projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

MS Office

Job description

Technical Drafter

Hollywood, MD

Dayton T. Brown is a world-class leader in Engineering & Test, Tech Publications and Military Missions Systems that has been in business for over 75 years! If you're ready for the challenge to work at a dynamic organization, Dayton T. Brown, Inc. Mission Systems Division Hollywood MD has a career opportunity available for a full -Time Drafter.

Work options: This position requires flexibility and may be designated as hybrid, or remote based on selected candidate and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed working diagrams, drawings, and computer models of mechanical devices, parts and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor and additional tools within the Autodesk software suite.
• Create 2D electrical block diagrams using Autodesk tools.
• Ensure drawings include accurate and appropriate dimensions, engineering information, GD&T callouts, and other details to meet applicable standards.
• Review existing drawings for drafting accuracy.
• Manage drawing and model revisions within the Autodesk Vault PDM environment.
• Revise current drawings in accordance with Engineering Change Order specification, implementing changes while keeping drawings within configuration.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and drafting colleagues to create and update drawings and models to reflect system designs.
• Adapt to priority changes while working simultaneously on multiple design efforts across different projects.

Required Qualifications

• An Associate's degree and 5+ years OR Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of professional drafting experience, ideally within defense, aerospace, or a high-reliability industrial sector.
• Demonstrated professional experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD modeling software packages.
• Experience with document control and configuration management for both drawings and design files.
• Ability to create, read, and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 standards.
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Familiarity with the MS Office suite.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with Autodesk Vault or a similar PDM system.
• Experience working with and creating drawing templates, standards, and processes.
• Experience designing components and assemblies of varying complexity.

Why Join Dayton T. Brown?

We value our employees and are committed to supporting their professional and personal success. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Compressed working schedule (CWS) with options for hybrid or remote work
• Tuition reimbursement (up to 100%)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Employee activities and engagement events
• Cash incentives and recognition awards

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - Veterans and Disabled.