CAD Checker

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. seeks a CAD Checker to review 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, BOMs, and related engineering documentation for accuracy and manufacturability.

You will act as a quality gate, ensuring alignment between design intent and documented requirements while coordinating with designers, engineers, and manufacturing staff. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Design or Engineering and at least 5 years of CAD design or drafting experience, with strong GD&T,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of CAD design, drafting, or engineering documentation experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions and to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, BOMs, and related engineering documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Verify dimensional accuracy, GD&T, annotations, and specifications for manufacturability.
• Ensure consistency between 3D models, drawings, assemblies, and documentation.
• Identify and document drawing errors, omissions, conflicts, and areas needing clarification.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, assembly feasibility, and maintainability.

Skills

CAD review

GD&T

Documentation control

Communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design or Engineering

Tools

2D CAD software

3D CAD software

ASME Y14.100 knowledge

Job description

Kratos C5ISR designs, engineers, and manufactures advanced mission-critical technologies for defense, intelligence, and national security customers. These are innovative solutions that enhance situational awareness, strengthen decision-making, and support those on the front lines. Our teams develop and deliver specialty mobility systems, electromagnetic interference (EMI)-shielded shelter platforms, missile launcher and transporter systems, and related ground support hardware. These highly engineered solutions support C5ISR applications, missile defense and radar systems, unmanned vehicle platforms, command and control programs, SATCOM systems, shipboard systems, directed energy weapons, and strategic deterrence. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a mission-driven environment. Join us and help shape the future of national security.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

A CAD Checker specializes in reviewing and verifying technical drawings, 3D models, and associated engineering documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, manufacturability, and compliance with company standards. Serving as a critical quality gate within the design process, the CAD Checker evaluates drawings and models for dimensional accuracy, proper application of engineering standards, adherence to drafting requirements, and consistency between design intent and documented requirements. They work closely with operators, designers, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to identify and resolve errors, inconsistencies, omissions, and potential manufacturing concerns before release to production, while also providing constructive feedback to improve overall drawing quality and maintain a high standard of technical documentation throughout the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, bills of materials (BOMs), and related engineering documentation for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with company standards.
• Verify dimensional accuracy, geometric tolerancing, drawing annotations, notes, and specifications to ensure designs can be manufactured and inspected as intended.
• Ensure consistency between 3D models, 2D drawings, assemblies, part lists, and supporting documentation.
• Identify and document drawing errors, omissions, conflicts, and areas requiring clarification or correction.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, assembly feasibility, maintainability, and compliance with established engineering practices.

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Design, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of CAD design, drafting, or engineering documentation experience, including demonstrated experience reviewing technical drawings and models.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, manufacturing processes, machining practices, welding processes, and assembly methods. Knowledge and familiarity with ASME Y14.100 standards and their application within technical drawings. Ability to evaluate designs for manufacturability, identify documentation discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None

• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as aprotected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy,genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicablefederal, state, and local laws.

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Veteran

This employer is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans'Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002,38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment:

• Disabled veterans;
• Recently separated veterans;
• Active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans;
• Armed Forces service medal veterans.

• These classifications are defined as follows:
  A "disabled veteran" is one of the following:
  
  • A veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs;
  • A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered