At E8 Engineering, we elevate our customers by connecting them with top-tier technical and operational talent, and we empower our team members by supporting them to do great work. We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD Drafter / Designer with 9+ years of experience to join a 12-month contract position supporting aerospace structural and mechanical engineering teams in Cape Canaveral, FL. In this role, you will work closely under the direction of project engineers to create precise, production-quality engineering drawings for aerospace launch infrastructure and ground support facilities using Autodesk AutoCAD.

Position Details:

Job Type:

Full-time, Contract Contract Length:

12

Months Location:

Cape Canaveral, FL Pay Rate:

$54.00 - $64.00 per hour This is a dedicated drafting support role focusing on execution, accuracy, and compliance with facility standards. It does not include independent engineering design authority or final technical approval responsibility, making it an excellent opportunity for a senior technical professional who prides themselves on clean, accurate drafting, drawing accuracy, and configuration control in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Drawing Creation:

Create comprehensive engineering drawing sheets, including plan views, sections, details, and production-quality drawings for structural steel and facility-related designs.

Detailing & Modeling:

Draft structural members, welds, bolts, handrails, deck plates, supports, brackets, and limited mechanical components/interfaces (hinges, actuators, etc.).

Revisions & Markups:

Incorporate engineer markups, sketches, and field notes accurately into existing operational drawings and maintain strict configuration control.

CAD Software Usage:

Utilize 2D Autodesk AutoCAD as the primary drafting tool, with limited use of Autodesk Inventor as required by project needs.

Peer Reviews & Verification:

Conduct occasional peer checks and reviews of contractor drawings for quality compliance, and perform limited field verification of dimensions and site conditions.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience:

9+ years of AutoCAD drafting experience (or equivalent CAD program).

Software Proficiency:

Strong hands-on proficiency in 2D Autodesk AutoCAD and standard drawing practices. Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor is a plus.

Technical Reading:

Proven ability to read, interpret, and generate complex structural, mechanical, and facility drawing sets (weld symbols, details, sections, etc.).

Field & Accuracy Focus:

Strong attention to drawing accuracy, revisions, and configuration control. Experience with field verification and taking dimensions is preferred.

Industry Context:

Experience drafting for industrial, manufacturing, aerospace facility infrastructure, launch pad equipment, or Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is highly preferred.

Education:

Associate degree, Certificate in CAD Drafting, Engineering Technology, or equivalent field experience preferred.

Work Authorization & Compliance:

This position requires access to information subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in

ITAR 22 CFR

120.62, including U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), or protected individuals per 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive pre-employment background check and drug screen. We use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

E8 Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor

Pay:

$54.00 - $64.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have 9+ years of experience drafting for industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, or high-precision facilities? Please briefly describe a relevant project. Rate your proficiency in 2D AutoCAD on a scale of 1-10. Do you have any experience using Autodesk Inventor or conducting field verification/dimensioning? his position involves access to technical data controlled under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please confirm that you are a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident/Green Card holder, or protected individual).

Work Location:

In person