Design Drafter

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Orlando seeks a Design Drafter to produce detailed technical drawings using CAD software. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in a relevant field and proficiency in tools like SolidWorks and Revit. Responsibilities include interpreting engineering sketches, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting design and documentation processes. Benefits include medical and vision insurance along with a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology.
• Proficiency with CAD software for creating detailed drawings and models.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings.
• Ensure that drawings convey necessary information for manufacturing.
• Review drawings for accuracy and compliance with standards.

Skills

Proficiency with CAD software

Ability to interpret engineering sketches

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Knowledge of drafting standards

Experience with naval or industrial power plants

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent technical certification

Tools

SolidWorks

Revit

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Ready for What’s Next? At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.

Role Summary

The Design Drafter provides expertise in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, technical drawing standards, and visualization techniques to produce accurate, detailed, and clear technical drawings and models supporting the design, fabrication, assembly, construction, and documentation of project components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Interprets engineering sketches, specifications, redline markups, calculations, and other design inputs to accurately translate concepts into detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings and models
• Applies CAD software tools, drafting principles, and industry best practices to create precise representations of components and systems
• Ensures that all drawings and models clearly convey necessary information for manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or construction, including accurate dimensions, materials specifications, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), annotations, and section views
• Reviews created or modified drawings and models for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company, project, and relevant industry standards (e.g., ASME, ISO, AIA) before submission or release

Experience and Skills

• Associate's degree or equivalent technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field OR relevant work experience in an exceptional case
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods relevant to the types of drawings being produced (e.g., mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural)
• Follows established drafting procedures and adheres to relevant industry drafting standards (e.g., ASME Y14 series, ISO standards, or relevant company/client-specific standards) and best practices in relation to the creation, revision, and management of technical drawings and models
• Ability to interpret and work with engineering sketches, design specifications, redline markups, calculations, existing drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOMs) to produce accurate technical drawings and 3D models
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Revit, Inventor) to create and modify detailed drawings, assembly drawings, schematics, and models compliant with SAE/ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 (GD&T)
• To work at this facility, you must be a US person

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with naval or industrial power plants
• Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following CAD or modeling software packages: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, Inventor
• Experience with any combination of: Building Information Models (BIM), SolidWorks PDM, Jama requirements management, TipQA
• Knowledge and/or experience with relevant quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001)
• Experience with 3D modeling of complex parts and large assemblies, including parametric modeling and model management
• Specific experience in a specialized area of drafting, such as Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, complex mechanical assemblies, or detailed structural steel drafting
• For roles involving Revit: Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows, family creation, and managing BIM data
• Well versed in both mechanical and electrical drafting
• Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems for drawing control and revision management

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Design and Engineering

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing