Accelint

AutoCAD Drafter (FSI)

Remote, United States remote Entry $90,000 - $95,000
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About the role

*Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
This position requires active U.S. national security clearance and the ability to obtain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
Additionally, travel may be required to customer and subcontractor sites as well as other office locations.
Accelint is a mission-driven technology company focused on strengthening national security and supporting critical industries. We build the technologies that help operators and organizations see what’s happening, make faster and better decisions, take action with confidence, and stay ready for what comes next. Our work includes advanced sensors, autonomous systems, mission command and control software, AI-enabled training and simulation, and tools that improve logistics, maintenance, and overall readiness. 
For nearly 30 years we have supported military and civilian agencies across the Department of Defense, U.S. allies and partners, and essential industries. When you join Accelint, your work directly contributes to protecting national security and strengthening the systems our society depends on. 
Accelint brings together the talents of Hypergiant, Forward Slope, Systems Innovation Engineering, SoarTech, and Highbury Defense Group under one mission, with each entity contributing deep expertise in its domain. This role is part of our Forward Slope (FSI) division,which focuses on C2, engineering, cyber, and international programs. FSI integrates complex systems, transforms geospatial and operational data into clear insights, and supports naval, joint, and allied missions with technical rigor and global perspective.
We are looking for a full-time AutoCAD Drafter to produce detailed electronic, electrical, and mechanical drawings in support of C4I and defense system programs. The AutoCAD Drafter will work closely with engineering teams to translate rough sketches, field conditions, and system concepts into accurate AutoCAD and 3D technical documentation.
Job Description:
AutoCAD Drafter
Full time
Remote within the United States
Duties & Responsibilities:
Produce accurate electronic, electrical, and mechanical from engineering sketches, redlines, field measurements, and existing system installations.
Develop and maintain 2D drawings and 3D renderings using AutoCAD and other CADD tools in support of C4I and defense system projects
Update and revise drawings based on engineering changes, field conditions, and configuration updates.
Prepare drawing packages suitable for procurement, fabrication, installation, and as-built documentation.
Ensure compliance with applicable DoD, MIL-STD, and customer-specific drafting and documentation requirements.
Required Qualifications:
Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
Five (5) years of professional experience in producing electronic, electrical and mechanical drawings from rough engineering sketches or from existing equipment installations where drawings are inadequate or non-existent.
Five (5) years of experience in using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) systems as principal drafting tool.
Three (3) years of full-time professional work experience and expertise with AutoCAD version 2009 or newer.
Two (2) years of experience in developing three-dimensional (3D) renderings for C4I projects.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems management, mathematics, physics, operations research, statistics, or engineering from an accredited college or university or an Associate’s Degree in Drafting Technology or certificate of completion from a technical institute.
Clearance Requirements
Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
EEOC & Know Your Rights
Accelint companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. We ensure that all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. For more information about your rights, please review the "Know Your Rights" poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Know your Rights: EnglishSpanish
Pay Scales & Benefits
The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.
Benefits include…
Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Optional HSA and FSA
Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Program
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