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Akima

Drafter

Job Description

The Drafter will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of 3D models and 2D technical drawings in support of the integration of

C6ISR/EW

components and systems on the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV). This role involves building and maintaining system-level models, assisting the customer in the development of engineering analysis, and advising on configuration management and BOM/kit structure. This effort supports the Systems and Software Engineering and Acquisition Management Support for the Vehicular Technology Transition Integrated Products Team (IPT), ACV Project.

  • Responsibilities
  • + Build and maintain system-level 3D models of ACV components and systems.

+ Assist in the development of inputs/products to support Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR).

+ Create and maintain 2D technical drawings from 3D models, adhering to relevant standards.

+ Assist the customer in the development of engineering analysis by providing accurate drawings and detailed models.

+ Advise the customer on configuration management best practices for CAD data and documentation.

+ Advise the customer on the structure of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and kits for efficient manufacturing and integration.

+ Assist in the development of Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) to implement design improvements.

+ Maintain CAD-based bills of material for entire vehicle systems with numerous complex variants.

  • Qualifications
  • + An Interim Secret Clearance is required prior to starting.

An active DoD Secret clearance is preferred

+ An Associate's degree in drafting or illustration, or a high school diploma/GED. + 2+ years with degree or 5+ years with HS/GED of experience drafting/illustrating in the electronics field.

+ Extensive experience /expertise and heavy user of AutoCAD.

+ Proven experience in drafting, design, and/or production support

+ Mechanical design experience in support of ground-based tactical vehicle systems or shipboard applications

+ Proficiency in creating 3D models and 2D drawings of singular components to complex multi-part assemblies

+ Familiarity with the creation of Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and associated standards such as MIL-STD-31000 and

ASME Y14.100.

+ Knowledge of configuration management practices, including developing engineering change notices, modifying, and/or updating engineering Bills of Materials, and creating problem reports.

+ Experience maintaining CAD-based bills of material for entire vehicle systems with numerous complex variants.

  • Desired Skills:
  • + Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). + Experience/expertise with SolidWorks. + Experience/expertise with CREO. + Proficiency in Windchill utilizing PDMLink for data management. This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.
  • Job ID
  • 2026-25470
  • Work Type
  • On-Site
  • Company Description
  • Work Where it Matters
  • Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor.

As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

  • For our shareholders
  • , AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
  • For our government customers
  • , AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.
  • As an AMO employee
  • , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values.

You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.



We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Other Retirement and Savings

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What they do

A Mechanical or Electrical Drafter prepares detailed drawings needed to manufacture or repair machinery and equipment, with dimensions and other specific engineering data. Uses computer aided design software. May create diagrams for products that include mechanical and electronic components, such as cars or computers, or prepare the diagrams used to install wiring and electrical equipment in buildings or in electrical distribution systems.

$56,382 / year median in South Carolina

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