What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Drafter position at Leidos?
Description
Leidos is seeking a qualified Mechanical/Electrical Drafter for its Rapid Integration and Prototyping (RIP) Department. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, RIP provides responsive, cost-effective engineering solutions. The selected candidate will support numerous systems and projects from land-based array platforms to aerial sensor solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate will serve as a Mechanical/Electrical Drafter that will handle all aspects of capturing mechanical designs for 2D drawings/schematics and 3D models. Specific duties may encompass creation of part layout drawings with dimensioning and tolerances, material and finish specification of components, wiring schematic layouts, and top-level systems technical data packages. Areas of work will include documenting mechanical and electrical designs, hardware and wiring selection, and small level assembly of parts and components. The Candidate will also be responsible for organizing drawing reviews, incorporating drawing comments and design changes, and releasing drawings/part files through our Configuration Management system.
Basic Qualifications
The following skills/abilities are desired:
Original Posting
August 4, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range
Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay And Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Leidos is seeking a qualified Mechanical/Electrical Drafter for its Rapid Integration and Prototyping (RIP) Department. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, RIP provides responsive, cost-effective engineering solutions. The selected candidate will support numerous systems and projects from land-based array platforms to aerial sensor solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate will serve as a Mechanical/Electrical Drafter that will handle all aspects of capturing mechanical designs for 2D drawings/schematics and 3D models. Specific duties may encompass creation of part layout drawings with dimensioning and tolerances, material and finish specification of components, wiring schematic layouts, and top-level systems technical data packages. Areas of work will include documenting mechanical and electrical designs, hardware and wiring selection, and small level assembly of parts and components. The Candidate will also be responsible for organizing drawing reviews, incorporating drawing comments and design changes, and releasing drawings/part files through our Configuration Management system.
Basic Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Mechanical Drafting or equivalent field is required.
- The ideal candidate will have 3 years of relevant experience using Solidworks.
- In lieu of an Associate’s degree, 5 years of experience using Solidworks for mechanical design is acceptable.
The following skills/abilities are desired:
- Experience with drafting of mechanical aspects
- Knowledge of ASME drawing standards
- 3D printing experience including part design and various printing methods
- Experience with compatible materials, fasteners, coatings, processes, and assembly methods
- Organization skills to document designs, assist with Technical Data Packages (TDP)
- Creating up to Level 3 TDPs to MIL-STD-31000
- Working knowledge of Solidworks, KiCAD, PLM systems
Original Posting
August 4, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range
Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay And Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Salary : $40,300 - $72,850