CADD Operator (Active or recent (<1yr) DOE Q or DOD TS Clearance)

Akima

Albuquerque, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

AutoCAD, Automotive Technology, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting), Community Support, Customer/Consumer Behavior, DOE-Q (Top Secret Restricted Data), Design Document, Diversity, DoD Clearance, Electronic Design, Electronics, Engineering Drawing, Government, Legal, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Medical Conditions, PTC Creo, Printed Circuit Board Design, Problem Solving Skills, Project Engineering, Release Management/Engineering, Schematics, Team Player, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Top Secret Clearance, Wire Harness

LOCATION

Albuquerque, NM

POSTED

10 days ago

We are seeking a dedicated Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CAD) Technologist to join our diverse team of engineering and technologist staff to assist with the scoping/definition, creation, submission, and implementation of engineering design documents (CAD and CREO drawings) for custom mechanical components and internal/external cable harnesses. The selected applicant will work with engineers and technologists to develop clear, concise, and buildable drawings based on existing templates and processes. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 100% of the time at the Albuquerque, NM site.

Responsibilities

On any given day, you may be called on to:

+ Help develop and redline drawings, templates, and standards to meet production agency needs and Prime release requirements

+ Create new schematic drawings from scratch or make the necessary changes to existing drawings in CREO and/or AutoCAD

+ Read/understand schematics, design prints and technical/repair manuals or documents or create entire new ones

+ Work closely with the project manager, project engineers and other CADD technicians to receive instructions, guidance, and resolve design issues

Qualifications

+ Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Computer Aided Drafting, Automotive Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology or similar degree or equivalent work experience

+ 2 years demonstrated experience using AutoCAD® and/or CREO to create, modify, and coordinate engineering drawings

+ An active or recent (<1yr) DOE Q or DOD TS clearance

+ Ability and confidence working in a classified environment and with classified components

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team

+ Ability to excel in a fast-paced dynamic environment

+ Ability to model behaviors that reflect customer's core values

Desired Qualifications:

+ Experience with some or all of:

+ Board design and integrated electronics

+ Cable design, drawings, or manufacturing

+ Mechanical design for individual components

+ Experience with projects that transition from design to production

+ Working in a schedule, budget, or requirement constrained environment

+ Customer's Prime release process

+ Traditional NSE documents/processes such as AERs and PDDRs

Physical Demands:

+ If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sub-contractor you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs

+ If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sub-contractor, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date

Job ID

2026-21423

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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