Drafting Technician

Trinzic; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a competent Drafting Technician to work with Engineers and designers to prepare 2D and 3D CAD drawings, schematics, and models for technical documentation in a defense-focused setting. The role involves evolving drafting standards and supporting CAD processes to meet project needs.

Responsibilities include producing complex layouts, ensuring compliance with design requirements, and coordinating resources across projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years of mechanical drawing, CAD, and illustrative design or commercial art experience.
• 2 years’ experience with AutoCAD v14 or later.
• 2 years of experience preparing and revising drawings, schematics, logic diagrams, and block diagrams.
• Training in Graphics Arts, Industrial Design, or Engineering Design.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
• 2 years’ experience with Autodesk Inventor 2019 version or later.
• Familiar with Autodesk Vault (CAD data management) software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manufacturing layout drawings, electrical drawings, schematics, illustrations, and 3D models.
• Develop equipment, accessory fabrication, and assembly drawings within dimensional limits.
• Check drawings for compliance with standards and resolve drafting issues.
• Provide production CAD support and organize the CAD environment.
• Develop and manage drafting processes, standards, and document control.
• Coordinate drafting resources on program projects.

Skills

Mechanical drawing

CAD design

Illustrative design

Education

Graphics Arts training

Industrial Design

Engineering Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Drafting Technician

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

KBR is seeking a competent Person Who Will Work closely with Engineers, Designers, and mechanical personnel to prepare various manufacturing layout drawings, electrical drawings, schematics, illustrations, three-dimensional models, and other types of drawings required for technical documentation.

Uses broad knowledge of mechanical and electrical devices, engineering mathematics, manufacturing methods, and related drafting practices to develop equipment, accessory fabrication, and assembly drawings within established dimensional and weight limits. Performs engineering design work in interpreting available designs others have prepared or completing missing design details.

Completes technical drawings using 2D & 3D CAD based upon familiarity with the construction and functions of equipment and utilizing knowledge of electronic circuits, controls, and components.

Completes the most complex and challenging designs and layouts for complete systems and components of a project.

Checks drawings for compliance with engineering requirements and drafting standards related to dimensional tolerances and design layout of form, fit, and function. Provides guidance on resolving technical issues associated with drawing content and presentation—coordinates drafting resources on program projects.

Provides production CAD support and organizes the CAD environment.

Develops, implements, and enforces department CAD standards based on department requirements and current industry practices. Develops and manages drafting processes, including product lifecycle definition and management, document/revision control, technical drawing libraries, and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of mechanical drawing, computer-aided design, and illustrative design or commercial art experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience with AutoCAD v14 or later.
• Two (2) years of experience preparing and revising drawings, schematics, logic diagrams, and block diagrams.
• Training in Graphics Arts, Industrial Design, or Engineering Design.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Two (2) years’ experience with Autodesk Inventor 2019 version or later.
• Familiar with Autodesk Vault (CAD data management) software.

Basic Compensation

$50,000 to $70,000

This range is for the Maryland area only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, including a 401 (k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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