Electrical Design Drafter - NASA/JPL
 MORI Associates | |
 United States, California, Monrovia | |
 Jan 13, 2026 | |
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Due to involvement with sensitive US government information, US citizenship is required.
Take your career to new heights. Come join us at MORI Associates and help us support the most exciting projects at NASA. As an ELECTRICAL DESIGN DRAFTER, you will be part of a dedicated team of diverse professionals creating and supporting cutting-edge solutions for our client's critical missions. MORI is a mid-sized nationwide company founded in 1997 with the ideals that creating an agile organization full of innovative and passionate people will progress science and technology for all life on earth. We focus on offering a complete range of services from strategic consulting to the development of Information Systems and providing advanced engineering solutions. Now, let's see if this opportunity is the right challenge for you. Position Summary: ELECTRICAL DESIGN DRAFTER shall be of service to a multi-discipline engineering organization within the Facilities Engineering department for NASA's Deep Space Network. He or she should possess excellent knowledge of the use of AutoCAD software. The electrical designer creates detailed plans and drawings for electrical systems in large antennas and buildings, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and meet NEC codes (like power, lighting, fire alarms, and low-voltage systems), as well as medium voltage switchgear. They are expected to collaborate with design engineers, handling everything from load calculations and component specification to installation support and site visits. The Electrical Designer shall possess a working knowledge and familiarity with 120/ 240/ and 480V power distribution systems; development and preparation of single-line diagrams, schematic and wiring diagrams, lighting schedules; and possess the technical capability of selecting low and medium voltage power distribution equipment and components. Assignments may require the use of mathematical formulas for load calculations, proper wire sizing, conduit fill, dimensions, and bill of material quantities. In most cases the designer will work from hand-drawn or computer sketches, red-marked drawings or other models, designspecifications, and written or verbal information supplied by an engineer. The Facilities Engineering team works together from concept to completion to create original drawings as well as modify existing drawings to produce As-Built installations. Prefer candidate able to work onsite as needed at Monrovia DSN facility. Likely one day/week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: AA/AS degree in a technical or engineering field (or extra experience in lieu of degree) with 3-5 years of drafting experience with emphasis on design drawing of electrical schematics and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies. Experience The DSN Electrical Design Drafter shall have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the production of AutoCAD drawing packages and shall have working knowledge of a current AutoCAD software release (version 2022 or newer preferred). Comp. Range: 75K to 90K MORI Associates is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify. | |