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Computer Aided Design Drafter Co-op

Beyond New Horizons, Manchester, TN, United States


Job Title: Computer Aided Design Drafter Co‑op

Location: Arnold AFB, Tennessee

Function/Branch: Engineering / Design & Manufacturing

Directorate: Engineering & Technical Support

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Type: Non‑Exempt

Grade (provided by HR): L02 (OA0204) – L03 (OA0302) [SCA Job Code 30061/30062]

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate (provided by HR): $19.96 – $27.00 per hour

Who We Are
Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. BNH expands AEDC’s capacity by leveraging parent companies’ expertise in military and space system testing. We deliver proven results in large‑scale program management, engineering, and construction for technically advanced, high‑hazard facilities.

Overview
Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Computer Aided Design Drafter Co‑op.

Job Summary
As a valuable member of our team, you will directly impact BNH’s ground testing of airframes, engines, or other aerospace systems by preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches, marked‑up prints, or general engineering information. You will work under general supervision, follow established standards and procedures, and review completed work for accuracy.

What You Will Do In The Role

Prepare complete engineering drawings or diagrams that delineate equipment, engineered systems, structures, and plant arrangements with sufficient detail to guide manufacturers in developing shop drawings and construction personnel.

Work under direction in the graphic preparation of conceptual drawings and plant layouts using Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Develop complete engineering drawings from information provided verbally, on sketches, or in notes; pattern drawing sequence to convey complete engineering information.

Make basic mathematical calculations related to the group’s drawing responsibilities.

Prepare “as‑built” drawings to reflect changes during construction and operations.

Wear PPE in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.

Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

Current enrollment in a Computer Aided Design training program with a minimum of six (6) months of vocational school training and basic CAD experience already completed.

Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense NACI level clearance. See Security section C.

U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic computer skills such as use of Microsoft Office products, file naming, and computer folder structures.

Basic understanding of 2‑D CAD drafting techniques for simple drawings based on information from others, engineering drawings, graphic arts, and reproduction methods used by the engineering group.

Experience with Autodesk software, particularly AutoCAD and Inventor.

Experience with 3D modeling.

Experience with architectural design deliverables.

What We Offer

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO) and federally recognized holiday schedule

Salary: $19.96/hr to $27.00/hr at Arnold AFB, TN 37389

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position.

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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