U109 Drafter – Detail A – 1st Shift
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No
Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible
opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's
lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our
pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the
forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's
history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to
stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who
have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces
to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture
thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing
your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do
what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of
history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global
security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable,
integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our
differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver
timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior
situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its
global allies. The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems MCAD Design
Services Division is seeking a Drafter - Detail A to join our team
of qualified, diverse individuals in the Mission Systems
organization. This position is located in Linthicum, MD. PRIMARY
FUNCTION: Create complicated detail and assembly drawings of
printed circuits and electro-mechanical equipment working from
layouts and/or specific instructions. Prepare
schematic/logic/wiring diagrams from layouts and general
instructions. WORKING PROCEDURE AND/OR RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNED:
PERFORM WORK OF EQUAL OR LOWER SKILL LEVEL AS REQUIRED. Perform
duties of drafters of lower classification and in addition: Create
detail and assembly drawings of complicated parts and assemblies
from layouts or general instructions. This requires a comprehensive
knowledge of prevailing design and drafting practice and
procedures. Determine from layout those detail and assembly
drawings which are necessary and identify/obtain additional
information as required. Create minor layouts of simple assemblies
such as panels, chassis, printed circuit assemblies, Multichip
Hybrid Packages (MHP's), Power Hybrid Packages (PHP's), substrates,
striplines and the like, which do not involve complex structures,
complicated mechanical motion and intricate analog or digital
circuit design. Apply elementary design and engineering principles
to determine the details of the design of parts. Create drawings of
piece parts from general instructions so that they can be
manufactured economically. This requires familiarity with
manufacturing practices, the operations of a variety of machines
and a general knowledge of finishes, protective coatings and
inspection techniques. The generation of manufacturing/fabrication
aids will be required occasionally. Produce electrical diagrams of
simple electrical circuits from schematic or logic diagrams and
assembly or layout drawings. Create electrical diagrams of
complicated electrical circuits from specific instructions. Make
changes of major complexity on a variety of electrical and
mechanical drawings according to revision notice or general
instructions. Incorporate groups of routine revision notices and
follow through until complete information is on drawings. Work with
other drafters and coordinate changes as necessary. Must have a
working knowledge of DOD drawing specifications and requirements
and all applicable printed wiring board/printed wiring assembly
mil-specs. Obtain proper information for drawings from drawing
systems manual, standard books, engineering reference handbooks,
material and process specifications, supplier catalogs, etc.
Interpret drawings including customer and vendor drawings to obtain
information relative to assignment. Recommend the use of materials,
processes and procedures. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of
assigned tasks. This is an SEA Union represented position. This is
a 1st Shift position. Basic Qualification: EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
High school graduate or equivalent plus an Associate’s Degree in
the field of Design and drafting or two years related drafting
experience. Two courses in one of the following: algebra, plane and
solid geometry, trigonometry and physics EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Minimum of two years drafting experience as a Detail Drafter B or
equivalent experience in the drafting field. The application period
for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.
However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on
business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age,
veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our
complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit
http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required
for all positions with a government clearance and certain other
restricted positions.
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