Electrical CAD Drafter

Honeywell Aerospace; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave and holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Electrical CAD Drafter (Engineering Support Specialist II) to design, document and sustain test equipment used across engineering and manufacturing environments.

You will create and update schematics, wiring diagrams and parts lists for electronic test equipment and cable harnessing, ensuring manufacturability and adherence to standards while collaborating with test engineers, technicians and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on electrical drafting/design experience.
• Electrical CAD programs to produce technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of schematics, connection diagrams, harnessing and wiring standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical drawing packages for automated test equipment cabinets.
• Create wiring schematics and harness drawings that meet industry standards.
• Assist in selecting controllers, power supplies, loads, instrumentation and interconnect panels.
• Collaborate with test engineers to resolve design questions during fabrication.
• Generate accurate parts lists and ensure manufacturability and procurability.
• Maintain documentation libraries and control drawing configurations.
• Visit lab or production areas to gather details for as-built drawings.
• Support design reviews and implement feedback for improvement.
• Assist with cable harness design and routing strategies.
• Ensure drawings are ready for procurement and fabrication.
• Adhere to grounding practices, safety considerations and signal integrity concepts.

Skills

Electrical drafting

Electrical CAD experience

Schematic diagrams

Harnessing standards

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

As an Electrical CAD Drafter (internally Engineering Support Specialist II), you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and sustainment of test equipment used across our engineering and manufacturing environments. With direction from test engineers, you will create and update detailed design documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, and associated parts lists for electronic test equipment and cable harnessing.

Your work ensures that designs are accurate, manufacturable, procurable, and aligned with project requirements and industry standards. You will collaborate closely with test engineers, technicians, and cross-functional partners to translate requirements into complete, production-ready drawing packages. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable interacting with both engineering, fabrication, and procurement teams.

You will report to the Test Engineering Manager, and work out of our Tempe, AZ site on a hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Employ CAD tools to develop complete electrical drawing packages for:

• Automated test equipment cabinets

• Electronic control enclosures

• Test bench setups

• Custom cable harness assemblies

• Create wiring schematics, connection diagrams, and harness drawings that meet industry standards and internal best practices.

• Work with test equipment engineers to select, size, and lay out components such as controllers, power supplies, loads, instrumentation, switching hardware, and interconnect panels.

• Assist in cable harness design, connector selection, and routing strategies.

• Generate accurate and complete parts lists for all designed assemblies, ensuring components are manufacturable and procurable.

• Visit lab or production areas to gather details from existing equipment to support as-built drawings.

• Collaborate with technicians during fabrication to resolve design questions and ensure build accuracy.

• Maintain documentation libraries and support configuration control of drawing packages.

• Support identification of alternatives for long lead/unavailable items

• Support design reviews and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in electrical drafting/design, or equivalent of education and training.

• Electrical CAD program experience producing technical drawings.

• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, connection diagrams, harnessing, and industrial wiring standards.

WE VALUE

• AutoCAD Electrical experience.

• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance mindset

• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects

• Experience working with electronic lab equipment and instrumentation

• Familiarity with grounding techniques, safety considerations, and signal integrity concepts.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts

• Employee assistance program and educational assistance

• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays

• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

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Posting Timeline

The application period for the job is estimated to 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: September 1 st , 2026.

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