Drafter Level 2

At Northrop Grumman, we have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Drafter Level 2 located in Palmdale, California.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain system and sub-system drawing packages.
• Plans, layouts, draws, and revises detailed part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings from basic layouts, established references, and standard data in a field of specialization such as structures, devices, mechanics, electrical, or electronics.
• Incorporate redlines from engineering team.
• Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM or CATIA.
• Completes details of major layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices.
• Determines scaling; inserts necessary reference planes, centering and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning; prepares specifications for parts, assemblies, and installations; prepares complete production detail drawings;
• Contributes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations

Basic Qualifications:

• Basic Qualifications for Drafter Level 2 include a High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• CATIA V5, NX, CADAM, CADEX. GD&T
• Good Communication Skills
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher Required to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or higher

Additional Info (Intake Call)

Job Details and Requirements Section

1. Are you willing to review candidates submitted above the listed bill rate?

2. What is the exact shift time for this position? 7-5

3. Describe work environment / team culture? Closed area with support in Palmdale and OKC. Program clearance is not required and will work in unclass space until program clearance is granted.

4. Based on the job description what does a typical day look like? Desk job - computer CAD work.

5. What is the training process for this role? On the Job.

Candidate Detail Section

1. What are the top 3-5 skills / technologies and qualifications required? CATIA, CAD, GD&T, 2-d Drawings

2. What non-technical skills are necessary (such as communication, problem solving, team player, i.e.)? Good Communication, Good work completion, and problem solving

3. What is the ideal candidate background including number of years' experience? 2 years' experience in developing drawings and CAD work.

4. Are there any certifications that the candidate must possess? High School Diploma

What is the likelihood that the position will convert to a permanent opportunity? If converting, what is the estimated FTE rate range for the position? It is possible for a permanent opportunity,