Mechanical Design/Drafter - Secret Clearance
QuEST Defense, Tucson, AZ, United States
Immediately Hiring Mechanical Designer / Drafter – CAD experts!
We’re hiring a Mechanical CAD Designer to support the development of engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical data packages for advanced aerospace and defense hardware. In this role, you’ll work closely with engineering teams to create and maintain detailed mechanical drawings and CAD models used for manufacturing and production.
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys hands–on design work, CAD modeling, and supporting real hardware development in a collaborative engineering environment.
Location:
Tucson, AZ (onsite) Relocation Assistance Available.
Clearance:
U.S. Citizenship required; Secret clearance (active or obtainable) with a strong preference for an active clearance.
Key Responsibilities
Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using tools like Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD
Develop detailed mechanical drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Support creation and updates of technical data packages (TDPs) and engineering documentation
Revise drawings based on engineering changes and design reviews
Ensure drawings meet industry standards and manufacturing requirements
Collaborate with engineering teams to improve design clarity, accuracy, and manufacturability
Follow CAD modeling best practices to ensure consistency and ease of revision
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting/Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of experience in mechanical design, CAD drafting, or engineering support
Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and documentation
U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Creo / ProE (preferred)
Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis
Experience creating complete drawing packages / TDPs
Exposure to model-based design or model-based engineering (MBE/MBD)
Internship or co‑op experience in mechanical design or drafting
Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments
Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications.
Pay Ranges: $62 — $67 USD
Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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We’re hiring a Mechanical CAD Designer to support the development of engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical data packages for advanced aerospace and defense hardware. In this role, you’ll work closely with engineering teams to create and maintain detailed mechanical drawings and CAD models used for manufacturing and production.
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys hands–on design work, CAD modeling, and supporting real hardware development in a collaborative engineering environment.
Location:
Tucson, AZ (onsite) Relocation Assistance Available.
Clearance:
U.S. Citizenship required; Secret clearance (active or obtainable) with a strong preference for an active clearance.
Key Responsibilities
Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using tools like Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD
Develop detailed mechanical drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Support creation and updates of technical data packages (TDPs) and engineering documentation
Revise drawings based on engineering changes and design reviews
Ensure drawings meet industry standards and manufacturing requirements
Collaborate with engineering teams to improve design clarity, accuracy, and manufacturability
Follow CAD modeling best practices to ensure consistency and ease of revision
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting/Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of experience in mechanical design, CAD drafting, or engineering support
Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and documentation
U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Creo / ProE (preferred)
Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis
Experience creating complete drawing packages / TDPs
Exposure to model-based design or model-based engineering (MBE/MBD)
Internship or co‑op experience in mechanical design or drafting
Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments
Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications.
Pay Ranges: $62 — $67 USD
Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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