Job Title: Sr Electrical Drafter
Job Description
The Sr Electrical Drafter is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed electrical design documentation supporting unmanned platforms, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs). This role translates engineering concepts into accurate electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness layouts, and manufacturing documentation used for system integration and production. The sr Electrical Drafter collaborates closely with electrical, aerospace, and mechanical engineers to ensure electrical systems are properly documented, manufacturable, and scalable for production. This position also supports avionics integration, power distribution, sensor systems, and communications architectures across unmanned systems.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and system layouts for UAV and USV platforms.
Translate engineering sketches, concepts, and system architecture into complete electrical documentation packages.
Create and manage electrical harness documentation including connector definitions, pin assignments, cable routing, and labeling.
Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), cut lists, wire lists, and net lists for internal manufacturing and procurement teams.
Review engineering drawings and documentation to ensure compliance with company standards and engineering specifications.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineers to ensure proper system integration and documentation accuracy.
Identify and resolve manufacturability and installation challenges during design and production phases.
Update and revise electrical documentation to support design changes, testing feedback, and system improvements.
Support proto@type builds, system integration activities, and troubleshooting efforts by maintaining accurate electrical documentation.
Establish and maintain drafting standards, drawing templates, and documentation best practices.
Essential Skills
Advanced electrical drafting and documentation skills.
Experience developing complex wiring harness and avionics documentation with a deep understanding of electrical schematics, wiring standards, and connector systems.
Ability to manage large electrical documentation packages across multiple systems.
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Excellent organizational and configuration management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common engineering documentation tools.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced development environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Drafting, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
5+ years of experience creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness documentation in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Experience supporting aerospace, robotics, defense, automotive, or complex electromechanical systems preferred.
Proficiency with ECAD tools such as Solid Edge Wiring and Harness Design, Siemens/Mentor Graphics VeSys/Capital, or similar systems.
Strong working knowledge of electrical circuitry and the ability to interpret schematic diagrams.
Work Environment
The work environment offers flexible work hours and a 9/80 work week schedule. The team consists of dedicated engineers who have direct access to advanced tools and technology-such as in-house 3D printing-enabling fast-paced innovation without supply-chain delays. The environment values engineering judgment over bureaucracy, allowing engineers to take real technical ownership and creative freedom.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $54.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
