Mechanical Design/Drafter - Secret Clearance

Immediately Hiring Mechanical Designer / Drafters - Test Equipment!

 We’re hiring a Mechanical Designer/Drafter - Test Equipment to provide advanced mechanical modeling and 2D/3D documentation support for aerospace and defense mechanical test systems, ensuring accurate, compliant, and production-ready technical data packages that directly enable validation and reliability of mission-critical defense products.

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 in the creation of dimensioned detail drawings compliant with industry standards


• Proficiency in updating and maintaining drawings & technical data packages through review cycles and change requests


• Experience with adherence to modeling best practices to ensure consistent, efficient revisions


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

 Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with configuration management processes


• Experience with mechanical and electronic packaging design


• Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis


• Experience with Creo / ProE (preferred)


• 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

The QDSS Advantage:  

At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future. 

What You’ll Find Here 

• Work That Matters – Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact. 


• Growth That’s Supported – Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement. 


• A Culture That Works – A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued. 

Benefits Include 

• Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace. 

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.