Computer Aided Design Drafter Co-op
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Engineering
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists
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 / hour
** Current U.S. Citizenship is required**
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.
Our name honors the legacy of AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study. BNH expands AEDC's capacity by leveraging our 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.
Job Summary
As a valuable member of our team, you would directly impact BNH's ability to conduct ground testing of airframes, engines, or other aerospace systems by, under general supervision, and according to established standards and procedures, prepares engineering drawings from rough sketches, marked-up prints, or from general engineering and design information. Supervisor provides detailed instructions on new assignments, gives guidance when questions arise, and reviews completed work for accuracy.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated to be productive and demonstrate a willingness to be challenged and learn.
What you will do in the role:
- Prepare complete engineering drawings or diagrams delineating equipment, engineered systems, structures and plant arrangements with sufficient detail in drawings to guide manufacturers in developing shop drawings and to guide construction in their work.
- 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; plans related 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 to designated work during construction, operations.
- It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 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. - Due to Air Force Security requirements, 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, reading of drawings 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
- 401K with employer matching
- Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
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 (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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.
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