Drafter

Company Description ARA is a C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs cutting edge antenna technologies to keep our joint forces secure, superior and safe.
We create and deliver a vast array of products for both military and civilian applications that combine innovative discoveries from companies we’ve acquired, including SI2 Technologies and AQYR, whose technologies complement and enhance our trusted systems.
Our capabilities span from Electronic Warfare and Military Communications to Radar and Satellite Systems.
For more than 60 years, ARA has provided our military with unparalleled information, improved situational awareness, immediate threat detection and precision targeting.
From ideation to installation, ARA supplies unique antenna systems in both high-volume and smaller quantities to meet our customers’ needs and ensure success.
Our US locations have fully staffed outdoor antenna test ranges, engineers, and on-site manufacturing lines and machine shops.
POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for a Drafter (Temp) who will support engineers by creating and updating prints for all products.
The drafter will help with ensuring that all programs will have proper documentation and prints while allowing engineers to design products as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Support engineering drawing workload.
Help with standardizing of documentation for designs.
Complete ECO and Redline print updates.
Create preliminary design sketches for conceptual analysis.
Create engineering drawings and designs for production and manufacturing.
Create design specifications, documentation, and material lists.
Prepare complete documentation packages for engineers.
Verify drawings are correct to specifications, codes, and other regulations.
Developing technical reports for engineers.
Other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statements Adaptability – Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities.
Communication – Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both oral and written.
Job Knowledge – Understand facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current.
Dependability – Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, good attendance record.
Quality – Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve products/services.
Ethics – Hones, accountable, maintains confidentiality.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Other Requirements: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
SolidsWorks 5+ years’ experience.
Ability to multitask and manage several projects at a time.
Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Interpersonal skills to work within a team, taking direction from Project Managers and Engineers.
Time management skills to complete error-free work within the required timeframe.
Communication skills with an emphasis on reading and writing for creating documentation and reports.
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to develop creative solutions.
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required Associates Mechanical Engineering or SolidWorks Certification, preferred.
Antenna Research Associates, Inc.
and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran