Drafter / CAD Operator III

Scientific Research Corporation - Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Virginia Beach, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Drafter / CAD Operator III position at Scientific Research Corporation involves a critical role in the design and execution of layouts for complex products and equipment, particularly in the electrical or mechanical domains. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing original design work based on defined design goals or problems, utilizing advanced drafting techniques and a thorough understanding of practical fabrication methods. This role requires a high level of creativity and technical expertise, as the individual will need to solve routine engineering problems, including but not limited to simple stress analysis, heat transfer, vibrations, and acoustic isolation. The position also emphasizes the importance of strength-to-weight efficiency, material availability, ease of fabrication, and interchangeability in the design process. In addition to design responsibilities, the Drafter / CAD Operator III will engage in 3D modeling and additive manufacturing to support various project objectives. The role necessitates the development and maintenance of system models using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Inventor or Solid Works. This includes generating comprehensive design descriptions for selected solutions, creating specifications for 'make-to,' 'buy-to,' and 'reuse-to' processes, and initiating the development or acquisition of system products and enabling products. The position requires a significant degree of initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to work autonomously with minimal technical direction. Scientific Research Corporation is committed to providing innovative products and services to both government and private sectors. The company prides itself on its diverse and inclusive work environment, which fosters excellence and responsiveness to the needs of its varied clientele. As a contractor for the U.S. government, this position mandates U.S. citizenship and a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance. The company offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, ensuring a supportive work environment for its employees.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes layouts of complex products and equipment of an electrical or mechanical nature.
• Performs original design work after receiving the design goal or problem, general method or processing, and engineering advice on related theoretical aspects to be taken into account in the design.
• Utilizes advanced drafting techniques and thorough knowledge of practical fabrication techniques in design work.
• Solves routine engineering problems including simple stress analysis, heat transfer, vibrations, acoustic isolation, strength/weight efficiency, availability of materials, ease of fabrication, interchangeability, and related complexities.
• Performs 3D modeling and additive manufacturing in support of project objectives.
• Develops and maintains system models utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) such as Inventor or Solid Works.
• Generates a full design description for the selected solution, developing a set of 'make-to,' 'buy-to,' 'reuse-to,' specifications, and initiating the development or acquisition of system products and enabling products.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in any Graphic Arts or English discipline.
• Two or more years of experience in drafting, modeling, and related detailed drawing.
• Experience performing 3D modeling and additive manufacturing in support of project objectives.
• Demonstrated proficiency with applicable CAD equipment such as Inventor or Solid Works.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable MIL-SPEC/STD's.
• Possess a current Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Two years' experience supporting DoD or Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Programs.
• Experience and understanding of routine engineering problems including simple stress analysis, heat transfer, vibrations, acoustic isolation, strength/weight efficiency, availability of materials, ease of fabrication, interchangeability, and problems of related complexity.
• Understanding of advanced drafting techniques and practical fabrication techniques.
• Experience generating full design descriptions for selected solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Extensive benefits package
• Work environment that encourages excellence