The Electrical Cable / Harness Design Drafter will:
Support NASA Johnson Space Center's (JSC) activities on the International Space Station and space exploration
Promote and practice safety awareness
Produce CAD engineering electrical cable and harness drawings using AutoCAD and PTC CREO conforming to NASA/JSC JPR 8500.4 drawing requirements and the ASME Y14 drawing standards
Coordinate with design and project engineers regarding drawing requirements and inputs
Monitor progress of engineering assigned drawings
Communicate with Design and Project Engineers on drawing redlined updates and corrections
Prepare and present design and drawing documentation using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Support and attend meetings and create weekly reports
Perform other duties as required
Requisition Qualifications: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Typically requires a HS Diploma or its equivalent and normally possess 12 years of experience in the field or in a related area
Must have the ability to produce drawings conforming to ASME Y14 standards
Must have experience with electrical cable and harness design drawings
Must have knowledge of electrical drawing symbols and applications
Must have experience with electro-mechanical design and systems
Ability to interpret vendor specification sheets and other technical documentation
Must have AutoCAD experience
Must have some experience using PTC CREO
Must have knowledge of CAD file conversions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong computer skills with MS Office Software Products such as Word, Excel, Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Teams
Ability to make independent, technical, and tactical decisions with a high attention to details
Ability to multitask and function safely in a high pace environment
Ability to work independently
Requisition Preferences:
AS degree in CAD, Certification of two (2) years training from a vocational training school or two (2) years of college with courses relevant to drafting or engineering principles, plus an additional four to six (4 - 6) years of relevant experience. Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the progressive experience
Familiarization with JSC Engineering Drawing System Manual (NASA/JSC JPR 8500)
Familiarization with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755)
Knowledge of electrical cable and harness assemblies
Minimum 2 years’ experience designing flight hardware and creating drawings for NASA/JSC