Remote AutoCad Drafter

General information

Requisition #

R68835

Locations

USA-Remote Work

Posting Date

06/24/2026

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented AutoCAD Drafter to support our operations in Chesapeake, VA . This is a remote position within local commuting distance for onsite presence expected once a month.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing design and drafting support to complete large complex assembly models and drawings.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide drafting support to complete large complex parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings using AutoCAD to support Boat Alteration development to remove obsolete system and system components and replace with new systems.

• Provide 3D modeling support for development of 3D models and subsequent 2D drawing drops.

• Creating/updating Technical Drawing Packages

• Developing sketches, photos and documentation of systems on existing hulls including mechanical and structural components and systems using tools to include calipers, gage tools, tape measures and other mechanical devices to aid in design, development, verification, and validation of the prototype fabrications.

• Communicating with vendors to obtain Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) components for integration into vessel systems including cost information and weight characteristics.

• Lead quality control activities by working with project engineers and technicians to ensure all data required to build the various assemblies and parts is properly documented.

• Efficiently, thoroughly, and independently research data required to create detailed drawings/designs using AutoCAD software.

• Candidate must be proficient in creating drawings based on the Engineering Drawing Standards Guide (EDSG) as well as MIL-STD-31000.

• The candidate will be required to travel locally on occasion, to the customer’s facility where various boats are located to work with other MANTECH team members and client personnel to document condition of hulls in support of Boat Alteration development. As the candidate becomes familiar with the fleet assets MANTECH maintains and better understanding of the scope of the job function, this position may become a fully remote position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in related discipline and two 2+ years related modeling/drafter experience, or High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of related modeling/drafter experience in lieu of Associates degree

• 2+ years of experience designing with AutoCAD software or 3D Modeling software (SolidWorks/Inventor, etc) and show willingness to learn other software platforms

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

• Candidate must have the ability to operate effectively in a team environment and able to take direction and constructive criticism

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive relevant knowledge of MIL-STD-31000, Department of Defense (DoD) and industry documentation standards for Engineering and Design.

• Demonstrated keen and relevant knowledge of technical drawing creation and review.

• Strong technical, interpersonal, written, and verbal skills and willingness to collaborate with team members.

• Demonstrate a curious mindset and willingness to ask questions of senior personnel to better understand existing processes and learn.

Clearance Requirements

• Must be US citizen with an active Secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a computer 40 hours /week (can be at home) in some weeks, and in other weeks, attend a half-day trip locally to conduct a boat check. Boat access may require climbing a ladder.

The projected compensation range for this position is $55,700.00-$93,600.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
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