LCS Technical Drafter / CAD Technician
Merritt Island, FL, United States9h ago
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Key details
- Location
- Merritt Island, FL, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1–3 yrs
- Function
- Hardware, mechanical & civil engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 9h ago
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About the role
Position Summary: The position supports the NASA Launch Control Center (LCC) and the Command-and-Control Directorate design engineering activities at Kennedy Space Center, FL. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical drawings and additional drafting requirements using AutoCAD & CREO to support rack mounted hardware, computer and electronic components, server racks, signal flow and additional server-room and control station layouts, as required. This is a 1-year contract position with the possibility of full-time hire, once completed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Proficient in AutoCAD and working knowledge of CREO with ability to produce accurate 2D technical drawings, layouts, and assembly models while maintaining drawing lifecycle/maturity configuration management.
- Capability to read and convert rough hand-drawn sketches, blueprints, and engineering notes into production-ready 2D drawings.
- Must be able to collaborate with project engineers, systems architects, and cross-functional teams to review, update, and release design drawings and associated documentation within a schedule-driven environment.
- Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, be able to communicate effectively with providing metrics on daily status to project management.
- Attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and the ability to take constructive feedback from senior engineers or architects.
- Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision while meeting customer deadlines.
- Must have/able to maintain the ability to work on-site at Kennedy Space Center.
- Ability to work extended hours and shifts, including weekends as required, to support spacecraft processing schedules.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Engineering Technology, or Architecture.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment co-located with customers.
- Effective and clear communicator with the ability to present technical status to all levels of leadership.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including SharePoint and Teams
Education:
- High School Graduate with Vocational Training in CAD, CREO Parametric 3-D Software.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1-3 years of engineering design projects.
- Strong academic projects or a drafting portfolio are highly acceptable substitutes for professional experience.
ARES Benefits:
ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA/FSA Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- ESOP
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).