Mechanical Design/Drafter - Secret Clearance

Immediately Hiring Mechanical Designer / Drafter – CAD experts!

We’re hiring a Mechanical CAD Designer to support the development of engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical data packages for advanced aerospace and defense hardware. In this role, you’ll work closely with engineering teams to create and maintain detailed mechanical drawings and CAD models used for manufacturing and production.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys hands-on design work, CAD modeling, and supporting real hardware development in a collaborative engineering environment.

Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite) Relocation Assistance Available.
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; Secret clearance (active or obtainable) Strong Preference for Active Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using tools like Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD

• Develop detailed mechanical drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• Support creation and updates of technical data packages (TDPs) and engineering documentation

• Revise drawings based on engineering changes and design reviews

• Ensure drawings meet industry standards and manufacturing requirements

• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve design clarity, accuracy, and manufacturability

• Follow CAD modeling best practices to ensure consistency and ease of revision

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting/Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, CAD drafting, or engineering support

• Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)

• Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and documentation

• US. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Creo / ProE (preferred)

• Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis

• Experience creating complete drawing packages / TDPs

• Exposure to model-based design or model-based engineering (MBE/MBD)

• Internship or co-op experience in mechanical design or drafting

• Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments

Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications

Pay Ranges
$62—$67 USD

At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.

Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.