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Associate or Experienced Technical Drafter

Huntsville, Alabama Job ID JR2025477765 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Oct. 10, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) organization is seeking an Associate or Experienced Technical Drafter to join the Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) Chief Engineering Team in Huntsville, AL. IAMD Chief Engineer(s) are the technical representative to the customer and are responsible for the safety and technical excellence of the program.

Boeing has a multi-year contract to develop, test, and manufacture the PAC-3 RADAR seeker, recently named “the coolest thing made in Alabama for 2025”. This program encompasses concurrent design, test and manufacturing as new upgrades to this complex electro-mechanical assembly are incorporated into production. This long-term program is rapidly growing in Huntsville, Alabama, due to design updates, production growth, and Boeing facilities improvements.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Translates sketches, layouts and written specifications of engineering requirements into product definition data (e.g., detail, assembly and installation drawings, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) data, parts list or Bill of Material (BOM) etc.) based on applicable standards and established precedents

  • Validates completed product definition data to Company and industry standards

  • Performs self-validation of product definition data to ensure the accuracy of completed work

  • Maintains product/part structure and configuration management of product components

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This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 2+ years of experience in a technical drafter/writer related role

  • Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings

  • Skill and ability to develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering technical information (e.g., , drawings, handbooks, industry standards and specifications)

  • Ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables

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Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) tools and systems

  • Experience with Creo Parametric (CAD)

  • Knowledge of configuration management principles and processes to maintain the integrity of data (e.g., revision level, naming conventions, product identification numbering systems) and numerically controlled media

  • Knowledge of design and drafting methods as applied to manual drafting and/or computer-aided design tools in the creation of drawings and datasets

  • Knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems

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Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.


Shift:
This is a 1st shift position.

Drug-Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  


The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  


The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  


Summary pay range:

Associate: $52,700 - $71,300

Experienced: $61,200 - $82,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 24, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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