Position/PostingTitle Computer Aided Design Drafter Co-op

Bnh Jv; Arnold (MD); On-site; USD 27,496 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A joint venture company is seeking a Computer Aided Design Drafter Co-op to assist in creating engineering drawings for aerospace systems. The role requires current enrollment in a CAD program, with tasks including preparing drawings from sketches and working under supervision. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and is based at Arnold AFB, Tennessee. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and able to obtain Department of Defense clearance.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Computer Aided Design training program with basic CAD experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense NACI level clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete engineering drawings or diagrams.
• Work under direction in graphic preparation using CAD.
• Develop engineering drawings from verbal, sketch, or note information.

Skills

Basic CAD experience

Basic computer skills

Understanding of 2-D CAD drafting

Education

Current enrollment in a Computer Aided Design program

Minimum of six months vocational school training

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Computer Aided Design Drafter Co-op

Location: Arnold AFB, Tennessee

Function/Branch: Engineering / Design & Manufacturing

Directorate: Engineering & Technical Support

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Type: Non-Exempt

Grade (provided by HR): L02 (OA0204) – L03 (OA0302) [SCA Job Code 30061/30062]

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate (provided by HR): $19.96 - $27.00 / hour

Current U.S. Citizenship is required.

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. Our name honors the legacy of AEDC’s Toward New Horizons founding study. BNH expands AEDC’s capacity by leveraging our parent companies' expertise in military and space system testing. We deliver proven results in large-scale program management, engineering, and construction for technically advanced, high-hazard facilities.

Job Summary

As a valuable member of our team, you will directly impact BNH’s ability to conduct ground testing of airframes, engines, or other aerospace systems by preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches, marked‑up prints, or from general engineering and design information under general supervision and according to established standards and procedures. Your supervisor will provide detailed instructions on new assignments, give guidance when questions arise, and review completed work for accuracy. The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, productive, and eager to learn.

What you will do in the role

• Prepare complete engineering drawings or diagrams delineating equipment, engineered systems, structures, and plant arrangements with sufficient detail to guide manufacturers in developing shop drawings and to guide construction in their work.
• Work under direction in the graphic preparation of conceptual drawings and plant layouts using Computer Aided Design (CAD).
• Develop complete engineering drawings from information provided verbally, on sketches, or in notes; plan drawing sequences to convey complete engineering information.
• Make basic mathematical calculations related to the group’s drawing responsibilities.
• Prepare “as‑built” drawings to reflect changes to designated work during construction and operations.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Computer Aided Design training program with a minimum of six (6) months of vocational school training and basic CAD experience already completed.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense NACI level clearance. See Security section C.
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer skills such as use of Microsoft Office products, file naming, and computer folder structures.
• Basic understanding of 2‑D CAD drafting techniques for simple drawings based on information from others, engineering drawings, graphic arts, reading of drawings and reproduction methods used by the engineering group.
• Experience with Autodesk software, particularly AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Experience with 3D modeling.
• Experience with architectural design deliverables.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Join Our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, F‑1 CPT, J‑1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer). The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.

$19.96/hr to $27.00/hr at Arnold AFB, TN 37389

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.