CAD Drafter - 1723
SARA Inc
Summary
SARA, Inc. High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative CAD Drafter to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO.
Job description
Core Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Designers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Machinists and Program Managers
- Develop drawings from engineering concepts, sketches, specifications, existing hardware, redlines, and 3D CAD models
- Create, revise, and maintain detailed mechanical engineering drawings, assembly drawings, and assembly instructions
- Prepare and maintain U.S. Government Technical Data Packages (TDPs), including engineering drawings, parts lists, bills of material (BOMs), specifications, and associated technical documentation
- Ensure drawings and TDP documentation comply with applicable ASME, ANSI, MIL-STD, and DoD documentation requirements
- Create and maintain accurate bills of material, parts lists, drawing trees, and associated product documentation
- Incorporate Engineering Change Orders/Notices (ECOs/ECNs), redlines, and other approved engineering changes into released documentation
- Support drawing checking and peer-review activities to ensure dimensional accuracy, manufacturability, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards
- Maintain drawing revision history and support formal document-control processes
- Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing personnel to resolve drawing discrepancies, tolerance issues, interface problems, and documentation questions
- Compile and submit documentation for component manufacturing
- Create and develop library tools accessible for the entire engineering team (i.e. SolidWorks Routing)
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or comparable data management package
- Experience developing Level 2 and/or Level 3 Technical Data Packages
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-31000 requirements for Technical Data Packages
- Experience supporting prototype-to-production transitions
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Active TS security clearance
Requirements
- Associates Degree in Drafting or related field
- 5 – 8 years of professional mechanical drafting experience in an engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similar technical environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks
- Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining U.S. Government/DoD Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
- Experience working with engineering change and configuration-management processes
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to perform drawing checking and verification
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing requirements
- Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain TS DoD security clearance
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Generous PTO Program
- Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Discretionary Employee Bonuses
- 401(k) Match/Profit Sharing
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Company overview
Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc. is a specialized defense technology company founded in 1989 that develops innovative solutions for national security and defense applications. With over 35 years of experience, SARA specializes in directed and detected wave energy technologies spanning EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse), ELF (Extremely Low Frequency), laser light, HPM (High-Power Microwave), and acoustics. The company's core expertise includes RF/EMP engineering, threat warning systems, pulsed power technologies, and advanced sensing solutions. SARA serves defense and homeland security sectors with customized products such as RF sensors, hostile fire warning systems, measurement and analysis systems, pulsers, and RF shielding solutions. Their engineering team provides comprehensive testing services, rapid prototyping, and EM modeling capabilities, with the ability to deploy globally within US ITAR restrictions. As an employee-owned company with 201-500 employees, SARA maintains headquarters in Cypress, California, with additional operations in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company prides itself on partnering closely with customers to develop practical, cost-effective solutions for force protection, renewable energy, UAVs, small robotics, and specialized testing challenges.