Mechanical Design/Drafter - Secret Clearance
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Responsibilities
- Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using tools like Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD
- Develop detailed mechanical drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Support creation and updates of technical data packages (TDPs) and engineering documentation
- Revise drawings based on engineering changes and design reviews
- Ensure drawings meet industry standards and manufacturing requirements
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve design clarity, accuracy, and manufacturability
- Follow CAD modeling best practices to ensure consistency and ease of revision
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting/Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, CAD drafting, or engineering support
- Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
- Experience in the creation of dimensioned detail drawings compliant with industry standards
- Proficiency in updating and maintaining drawings & technical data packages through review cycles and change requests
- Experience with adherence to modeling best practices to ensure consistent, efficient revisions
- US. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Requirements
- Familiarity with configuration management processes
- Experience with mechanical and electronic packaging design
- Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis
- Experience with Creo / ProE (preferred)
- Experience creating complete drawing packages / TDPs
- Exposure to model-based design or model-based engineering (MBE/MBD)
- Internship or co-op experience in mechanical design or drafting
- Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments
- The QDSS Advantage:
- At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You'll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.
- What You'll Find Here
- Work That Matters - Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact.
- Growth That's Supported - Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
- A Culture That Works - A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.
- Benefits Include
- Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.
- Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
- Pay Ranges
- $62 - $67 USD
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Additional Information
Immediately Hiring Mechanical Designer / Drafters - Test Equipment! We're hiring a Mechanical Designer/Drafter - Test Equipment to provide advanced mechanical modeling and 2D/3D documentation support for aerospace and defense mechanical test systems, ensuring accurate, compliant, and production-ready technical data packages that directly enable validation and reliability of mission-critical defense products. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys hands-on design work, CAD modeling, and supporting real hardware development in a collaborative engineering environment. Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite). Relocation Assistance Available. Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; Secret clearance (active or obtainable). Strong Preference for Active Clearance.
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