Naval Messaging Drafter

Looking for a career where hard work is valued, and your ideas and feedback are part of the way we operate daily? Want to bring your skills to a company that encourages teamwork and champions continued education and process improvement?

Atlas Tech, a veteran-owned IT company serving multiple DoD customers in support of America's warfighters, is looking for a Drafter/ AutoCAD Designer in North Charleston.

The ideal candidate for this position will have proven AutoCAD experience and computer-aided drafting experience in a technology-driven program or project supporting the US Navy. If you have exceptional written and verbal communications skills, a strong work ethic and commitment to quality, we would like to talk to you about joining our growing team.

Pay Band: $50,000 - $75,000

Travel up to 20%

You Will:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and demonstrate a problem-solving, solutions-oriented approach within the team and with our Government counterparts and Industry Partners
• Develop and review all drawing types to ensure compliance with professional standards
• Coordinate and deliver on drawing milestones and deliverables, communicating issues and solutions to appropriate stakeholders
• Measure project performance to stay within established timelines, providing exceptional quality
• Assist with estimation of levels of effort for cost analysis and planning
• Mentor and foster professional growth, development, productivity, and deliverable quality of team members
• Participate in new project kick-off meetings, communicating necessary information to team to drive success
• Determine and define clear goals, roles and responsibilities for team members as required for specific projects or initiatives
• Collaborate with government project leads and industry partners during design and prototype, and document installation of electronic Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems equipment and associated cabling and wiring
• Collect data and create reports, adhering to DoD and/or NAVWAR/NIWC processes
• Expertise with Microsoft Office products, specifically Visio
• Coordinate with drawing stakeholders for site surveys of DoD C5ISR installations, either ashore or afloat, to document existing equipment arrangements, cabling, and power systems
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strategic thinking ability
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously balance multiple goals and rapidly changing priorities
• Energetic with a strong work ethic and commitment to quality
• Ability to work with others in a highly collaborative environment
• Experience with design, drafting, operation and/or installation of shipboard electronic systems
• Knowledge of shipboard terminology, welding symbology, cables, and connectors
• Familiar with afloat and shore installation process handbook (SIPH)

You Have:

• US Citizenship
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level Security Clearance with the capability of upgrading to Top Secret as needed.
• Expert knowledge and usage of AutoCAD
• Experience with SolidWorks or other industry standard 3-D Computer-Aided Drafting software
• Experience with attributes, block creation, text insertion and layer modification
• Experience serving within a dynamic team while being independently motivated
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strategic thinking ability
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously balance multiple goals and rapidly changing priorities
• Energetic with a strong work ethic and commitment to quality
• Ability to work with others in a highly collaborative environment
• 2 years with a certificate or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Drafting or 5 years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, or similar drafting
• Ability to self-manage and work in a DoD lab environment on base (local)

Want to hear more? Read on to see what our Team Members say about their experience:

“From day 1, I knew Atlas Tech was where I wanted to be. Atlas’ culture embraces creativeness, community involvement, and taking care of their employees. If you’re looking for a great place to work, come join us!” - Blane

“I could not have asked for a better company to transition from Active-Duty military to civilian life. Atlas not only provides opportunities for professional growth, but it’s also highly encouraged. The passion and appreciation for what we do that is displayed every day, makes it exciting for me to come to work each day.” - Laurence

Atlas Tech offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and an opportunity to make a positive impact in your own community.