Job Description

Position Summary: The position supports the NASA Launch Control Center (LCC) and the Command-and-Control Directorate design engineering activities at Kennedy Space Center, FL. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical drawings and additional drafting requirements using AutoCAD & CREO to support rack mounted hardware, computer and electronic components, server racks, signal flow and additional server-room and control station layouts, as required. This is a 1-year contract position with the possibility of full-time hire, once completed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficient in AutoCAD and working knowledge of CREO with ability to produce accurate 2D technical drawings, layouts, and assembly models while maintaining drawing lifecycle/maturity configuration management.
• Capability to read and convert rough hand-drawn sketches, blueprints, and engineering notes into production-ready 2D drawings.
• Must be able to collaborate with project engineers, systems architects, and cross-functional teams to review, update, and release design drawings and associated documentation within a schedule-driven environment.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, be able to communicate effectively with providing metrics on daily status to project management.
• Attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and the ability to take constructive feedback from senior engineers or architects.
• Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision while meeting customer deadlines.
• Must have/able to maintain the ability to work on-site at Kennedy Space Center.
• Ability to work extended hours and shifts, including weekends as required, to support spacecraft processing schedules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Engineering Technology, or Architecture.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment co-located with customers.
• Effective and clear communicator with the ability to present technical status to all levels of leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including SharePoint and Teams

Education

• High School Graduate with Vocational Training in CAD, CREO Parametric 3-D Software.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-3 years of engineering design projects.
• Strong academic projects or a drafting portfolio are highly acceptable substitutes for professional experience.

ARES Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• ESOP
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).