CAD Validation Specialist — NX/Inventor, Tactical Shelters

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a CAD Checker in the United States to verify layouts, models, and drawings of tactical shelters. The role requires extensive experience with NX, Inventor, or SolidWorks, and a mechanical or electrical background.

You will review specifications, assess drawings for correctness, and ensure proper integration across the design team. You will collaborate with CAD Designers to explain discrepancies and ensure all outputs meet client requirements for

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of experience in CAD design using Inventor or NX.
• Knowledge of tolerance stack-up, machining, CNC.
• Mechanical and/or electrical background.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Eligible to be processed for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review layouts, models, and drawings of tactical shelters for clients such as the AF, Army, and Navy to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Review customer specifications and SOWs for the program.
• Check individual CAD drawings for correctness and consistency.
• Ensure each drawing is correctly integrated into the overall design.
• Assist Designers in understanding why their drawings may be incorrect.

Skills

CAD design

Tolerance stack up

Machining

CNC

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Tools

Inventor

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a CAD Checker in the United States to verify layouts, models, and drawings of tactical shelters. The role requires extensive experience with NX, Inventor, or SolidWorks, and a mechanical or electrical background.

You will review specifications, assess drawings for correctness, and ensure proper integration across the design team. You will collaborate with CAD Designers to explain discrepancies and ensure all outputs meet client requirements for