Mechanical Drafter / Designer

Assured Space Access, Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Assured Space Access Technologies, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Mechanical Drafter/Designer to convert engineering intent into clean SolidWorks models and drawings for radar mock-ups, fixtures, and production hardware.

You will develop models, assemblies, drawings, and BOMs, applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5 consistently. This is a hands-on, on-site role requiring independent work from sketches or bench discussions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional mechanical drafting or design experience.
• Advanced SolidWorks skills for parts, assemblies, and production drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and standard drawing practices.
• Experience producing complete drawing packages and BOMs for machines and fabrication.
• Practical knowledge of machining, sheet metal, welding, and finishes.
• Experience with PDM or another revision control system.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance (citizenship).
• On-site work in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Model and maintain SolidWorks parts and assemblies for mock-ups and production hardware.
• Create detail and assembly drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and internal standards.
• Prepare drawing packages and BOMs for machine shops and vendors.
• Support mock-ups and fixture builds; update models for as-built changes.
• Check drawings for completeness and manufacturability before release.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Drawing packages

PDM revision control

Machining knowledge

Citizenship

4+ years exp

Education

Associate degree

Engineering certificate

Tools

PDM

Job description

Assured Space Access Technologies, Inc. is a defense and engineering firm delivering phased array, radar, RF payload, and secure communications solutions to government and prime contractor customers. We are headquartered in Irvine, California. This role joins the mechanical engineering team for our ground-based phased array radar, working first with the Mock-ups team.

Team

Engineering, Ground-Based Radar (GBR)

Reports To

Lead, Mechanical Engineering, supporting the Mock-ups engineer and the other GBR mechanical teams

Location

Irvine, CA (on-site)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Base Salary Range

$80,000 – $110,000

Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. An active clearance is preferred.

Position Summary

As the Mechanical Drafter / Designer, you will turn engineering intent into clean SolidWorks models and drawings that a machine shop can quote and build from without a phone call. You will create and maintain models, assemblies, detail drawings, and BOMs for radar mock-ups, test fixtures, and production hardware, and you will apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 consistently across the team’s drawings. You will sit on site with the Mock-ups engineer and support the other GBR mechanical teams as their drawing workload peaks. This is not an entry-level seat. We need an experienced drafter or designer who already knows how parts get machined, formed, welded, and finished, and who can work independently from a sketch, a markup, or a conversation at the bench.

Key Responsibilities

Modeling and Drawings

• Build and maintain SolidWorks parts and assemblies for mock-ups, fixtures, brackets, enclosures, and production hardware.
• Create detail and assembly drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and the team’s drawing standards.
• Prepare complete drawing packages and BOMs for machine shops, sheet metal and fabrication vendors, and internal builds.

Mock-ups and Fixtures

• Model and document full- and partial-scale mock-ups of radar hardware for fit checks, reviews, and customer demonstrations.
• Design simple fixtures, holding tools, and test jigs under engineering direction.
• Support hands-on mock-up and fixture builds, and update models to match as-built changes.

Release and Configuration

• Check drawings for completeness, tolerancing, and manufacturability before release.
• Manage file structure, part numbering, and revisions in PDM, and process drawing changes through the team’s change process.
• Answer machine shop and vendor drawing questions and incorporate their feedback.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional mechanical drafting or design experience (not counting school or internships).
• Advanced SolidWorks skills for parts, assemblies, and production drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and standard drawing practices.
• Experience producing complete drawing packages and BOMs that machine shops and fabricators build from.
• Practical knowledge of machining, sheet metal, welding, finishes, and standard hardware.
• Experience with PDM or another revision control system.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to work on site in Irvine, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in drafting and design, mechanical design technology, or a related field.
• Drafting experience in aerospace, defense, or electromechanical hardware.
• Experience with model-based definition (ASME Y14.41) and drawing standards such as ASME Y14.100.
• Fixture and tooling design experience.
• Hands-on experience with 3D printing or shop equipment for mock-ups.
• SolidWorks certification (CSWA or CSWP).

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company matching; and paid time off.
• Professional development support, including training and certifications relevant to your field.
• Relocation assistance considered case by case.
• Hands‑on ownership of real scope in a growing defense technology company.

Equal Opportunity

Assured Space Access Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Compensation Range: $80K - $110K