1670 - Drafting Engineer II, III

Sigma Defense

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San Diego, California, US on site Until 10/3/2026 7+ years exp First posted April 17, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a Drafting Engineer II, III to support PMW160 and NIWC Pacific for U.S. Navy Enterprise networks. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to shape capability delivery by providing:

  • System Rack Design
  • Technical Data Packages
  • Installation Requirement Drawings
  • Environmental Qualification Testing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Lifecycle Engineering Support for Navy IT Networks and Systems

The candidate will work closely with Navy stakeholders and partner teams to ensure applications and services are documented and integrated effectively.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

Drafting Engineer II:

  • 3 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a technical field of study; 7 years of experience and an Associate's degree in a technical field of study or High School Diploma; 10 years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree in a technical field of study.
  • Experiencing with designing rack elevation drawings, technical drawing packages, and installation requirements drawings.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Drafting Engineer III:

  • 7 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a technical field of study; 11 years of experience and an Associate's degree in a technical field of study or High School Diploma; 14 years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree in a technical field of study.
  • Expertise with designing rack elevation drawings, technical drawing packages, and installation requirements drawings.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Computer Software/Programs:

  • AutoCAD

Personnel Clearance Level:

  • Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
  • Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

  • Design, develop, enhance, integrate, and maintain hardware system components supporting PMW160 system configuration, deployment and sustainment.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues in lab and deployed environments while providing root cause analysis, and defect resolution implementation.
  • Collaborate with engineering team in a fast-paced operational environment to support operational readiness.

Salary Range: $92,000 - $150,000 annually.

Benefits

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 (Floating) Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Highly Competitive Salary
About this role

Summary

Designs rack systems, creates technical drawings, troubleshoots issues, supports Navy IT networks.

Job title

Drafting Engineer II, III

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

San Diego, CA; remote work not specified.

Salary

$92k–$150k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

AutoCAD

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

rack designtechnical data packagesinstallation drawingstroubleshootinglifecycle engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City