Drafter

AVIAN; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

AVIAN in Florida is seeking a Drafter to support our DoD customer. You will develop and maintain engineering drawings and CAD models using SolidWorks and other tools, working with engineers and government stakeholders to ensure accuracy.

The role requires 2-3 years drafting experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to obtain DoD security clearance. Familiarity with AutoCAD, NX, CREO and MS Office is preferred; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Prepare and maintain government engineering drawings and related documentation.
• Review data to develop accurate and complete drawings.
• Create/modify 2D and 3D drawings and models using CAD tools.
• Incorporate changes and feedback into drawings and documentation.
• Ensure drawings meet applicable standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical drawings and documentation for government requirements.
• Review drawings for accuracy and consistency with specifications.
• Create and modify 2D/3D CAD models using SolidWorks and other CAD tools.
• Incorporate redlines, feedback, and engineering changes.
• Maintain revision history and configuration control across drawings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drafting

Reading drawings

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

NX

CREO

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a Company Where You Can Make a Real Impact - and Own a Piece of the Future Are you energized by the idea of helping a company grow smarter, serve our customers better, and connect more deeply? Do you thrive in an environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work drives real results? If so, we’d love to meet you. We’re a mid-sized, employee-owned company on a mission to create meaningful value for both our employees and our customers. That means we’re not just looking for someone to fill a seat — we’re looking for someone who wants to build, innovate, and evolve with us. Our company primarily serves the Navy and other Department of Defense clients, offering a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a difference.

About The Role

AVIAN is searching for a Drafter to join our team in support of our Department of Defense customer. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, technical aptitude, and experience developing and maintaining accurate engineering drawings and technical documentation. This role will work closely with engineers, technical teams, and Government stakeholders to create, revise, and maintain drawings and models using SolidWorks and other computer-aided design (CAD) tools.

Minimum Requirements

• Prepare, revise, and maintain technical drawings, engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, and related documentation in support of Government requirements.
• Review engineering data, sketches, specifications, existing drawings, and other technical information to develop accurate and complete drawings.
• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to create and modify 2D and 3D drawings and models.
• Incorporate engineering changes, redlines, markups, and technical feedback into drawings and associated documentation.
• Analyze drawings and technical data to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, or potential design and documentation issues.
• Work with engineers, technical personnel, and Government stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure drawings accurately reflect intended designs.
• Perform calculations, measurements, and dimensional analysis as necessary to support drafting activities.
• Ensure drawings are prepared in accordance with applicable standards, specifications, established drafting practices, and customer requirements.
• Maintain drawing accuracy, revision history, configuration control, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the development of solutions to technical drawing and documentation challenges.
• Prepare technical information, findings, and recommendations for review by Government and engineering personnel.
• Support the organization, maintenance, and retrieval of engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Perform other drafting and technical documentation support activities as required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of experience providing drafting, technical, engineering, operational, or related support.
• Proficiency or demonstrated experience with SolidWorks is required.
• Familiarity or experience with AutoCAD, NX, CREO, and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, create, and revise engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Ability to understand dimensions, tolerances, specifications, and other technical information contained within engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, technical personnel, Government representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple drawing revisions and priorities while maintaining accuracy and configuration control.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

About Being a Part Of Team AVIAN

As an employee-owner, you’ll be a catalyst for progress — helping us find new opportunities with current or new customers, company efficiencies, streamline processes, and bring people and ideas together in smarter ways. Whether it’s helping us optimize workflows, enhancing the employee experience, or delivering more impactful solutions to our customers, your inputs will have reach and relevance across the organization.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of our AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

You’ll Succeed Here If You

• See opportunities where others see routine
• Are curious, collaborative, and passionate about making things better
• Enjoy connecting dots across teams, tools, and tasks
• Believe in doing the right thing the right way — even when no one’s watching
• Play an active role in our growth, using your ideas and initiative to shape how we work, serve, and succeed together
• Embrace a “one team” mindset knowing we are stronger together through trust, transparency and teamwork.
• Understand the power of ownership — and are excited to be part of an employee-owned culture

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership We’re not just building a company — we’re building a legacy. As an employee-owner, you’ll share in our success and have a direct stake in our future.
• Real Growth We’re expanding, evolving, and exploring new ways to serve. Your contributions will shape our direction and help us grow stronger.
• Purpose-Driven Work Every improvement you help make is one that adds value — not just for us, but for the people and missions we support.
• Culture of Collaboration We’re big enough to take on meaningful challenges, but small enough that everyone still knows your name.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
• Flexible Leave Benefits we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally and offer flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.