Mechanical Drafter

Job Title: Mechanical Drafter Job Description The Drafter 2 position supports sustainment engineering efforts through engineering drawing updates, documentation control, and administrative drafting activities. This role is ideal for a junior drafter looking to develop CAD and engineering documentation skills in a structured environment. Responsibilities + Revise and update engineering drawings. + Support documentation and change management activities, maintaining accurate records and drawing packages. + Assist with sustainment engineering paperwork and administrative tasks. Essential Skills + High school diploma plus 1+ year of drafting experience, or additional education in lieu of experience. + Working knowledge of engineering drawing techniques and drafting standards. + Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software (Creo preferred; NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA acceptable). + Basic understanding of trigonometry and algebra. + Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications + AS degree with no work experience is acceptable. + Experience in CAD modeling and mechanical drafting. + Familiarity with mechanical design and 3D modeling. Work Environment This position offers the opportunity to support a leading aerospace and defense organization developing advanced unmanned aircraft systems and next-generation aerospace technology. The role provides strong potential for contract-to-hire conversion and long-term career growth. Work is conducted in a collaborative engineering environment with in-house R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and technical support teams. Hybrid work flexibility is available after onboarding, combined with a 9/80 work schedule that provides every other Friday off. The company is focused on long-term innovation and technology development rather than short-term performance pressures. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Poway, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Poway,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.