Electrical Drafter
Overview
Develop and maintain detailed electrical schematics wiring diagrams harness layouts and manufacturing documentation for UAV and USV platforms. Translate engineering concepts into accurate electrical documentation ensuring manufacturability scalability and integration across unmanned systems. Collaborate with electrical aerospace and mechanical engineers to deliver precise documentation for system integration and production.
What You'll Do11
- 1Develop and maintain detailed electrical schematics wiring diagrams harness drawings and system layouts for UAV and USV platforms
- 2Translate engineering sketches concepts and system architectures into complete and accurate electrical documentation packages
- 3Create and manage electrical harness documentation including connector definitions pin assignments cable routing and labeling
- 4Generate and maintain Bills of Materials cut lists wire lists and net lists to support internal manufacturing and procurement teams
- 5Review engineering drawings and documentation to ensure compliance with internal standards and engineering specifications
- 6Collaborate closely with electrical mechanical and aerospace engineers to ensure proper system integration and documentation accuracy
- 7Identify and resolve manufacturability and installation challenges during design and production phases
- 8Update and revise electrical documentation to incorporate design changes testing feedback and system improvements
- 9Support prototype builds system integration activities and troubleshooting efforts by providing accurate electrical documentation
- 10Establish and maintain drafting standards drawing templates and documentation best practices for consistency and quality
- 11Produce manufacturable drawings for wiring harnesses and printed circuit boards using product lifecycle management tools such as Teamcenter
Requirements5
- 15+ years of experience creating electrical schematics wiring diagrams and harness documentation in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- 2Advanced electrical drafting and documentation skills with a focus on complex systems
- 3Experience developing complex wiring harness and avionics documentation
- 4Proficiency with ECAD tools such as Solid Edge Wiring and Harness Design Siemens/Mentor Graphics VeSys/Capital or similar systems
- 5Strong working knowledge of electrical circuitry and the ability to interpret schematic diagrams
Salary Insight
$73 - $112k per year
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