Computer-Aided Drafting & Design Technician - Architectural
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 26, 2026.
Overview
Computer-Aided Drafting & Design Technician - Architectural
Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB), Ohio
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
The Computer-Aided Drafting & Design Technician - Architectural shall provide drafting and design services supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB).
Responsibilities
- Develop designs, drawings, and/or specifications for engineering projects, facilities, structures, systems, equipment, devices, materials, or methods using the AFRL RQOE Feature Modeling (3DCAD) and Computer-Aided Engineering/Manufacturing (CAE/CAM) system.
- Design calculations, prepare layouts, prepare detailed specifications, and prepare parts lists and estimates as required.
- Design an idea or rough sketch of a desired concept into practical items of equipment that can be economically manufactured as required.
- Provide information on the required parts, which includes material composition, dimensions, electrical and safety characteristics, procurement sources, and cost information.
- Produce workable designs from rough sketches or verbal descriptions that include, but are not limited to, the design of mechanical components related to high-speed rotating machinery, and the design of lightweight structures involving sophisticated manufacturing and assembly procedures.
- Ensure that all tasks are designed for ease of maintenance, assembly, and reliability.
- Assure designs and related engineering information shall be developed using the appropriate CAD/CAE software or Microsoft Office Platform.
- Complete annual company and customer-required training, as required.
- Complete timesheets daily in an online system according to company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- An associate degree in architectural Drafting or Architecture.
- Time in trade school or in a related post-associate degree college-level technical curriculum shall be considered equal experience time.
- 2+ years of architectural drafting technical experience required to include:
- Experience with architectural layouts, building modeling, rendering, and space allocation, including office layouts.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Public Trust/NACI required to start.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient with CAD/CAE or Microsoft Office Platform software.
- Familiarity with Stratasys Fortus 250, Fortus 450, and FormLabs 2 Source Graphics.
- SolidWorks, Revit, and AutoCAD experience.
- Advanced working knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to comply with applicable codes and standards of contract.
- Ability to pass customer security requirements.
- Ability to attend all customer in-person meetings and conferences as required.
- Ability to self-start and work independently or as a team.
- Ability to interact verbally and in writing with all levels of staff, government personnel, and management on a professional level.
- Possess strong critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as required.
- Travel up to 10% as required.
How you’ll grow
At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.
Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.
Chenega MIOS’s culture
Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.
Corporate citizenship
Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.
Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.
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Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team
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Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com
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