IRD/IDP CAD Designer II — DoD Clearance & Travel Ready

KOAM Engineering Systems (KES); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is seeking an experienced IRD/IDP Designer to develop and revise Installation Requirement Drawings and Installation Design Plans.

The role requires producing precise CAD drawings, coordinating with the IRD/IDP Lead, and integrating field data and customer requirements. The position involves domestic and international travel to support site surveys and project requirements, with a focus on 2D AutoCAD drawings and adherence to DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, CAD Drafting, Electronics/Electronics Engineering Technology, or related field; plus 3 years' experience or 5 years' experience in lieu of degree.
• Willingness to travel for site surveys as needed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD clearance at final Secret level; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise Installation Requirement Drawings (IRDs) and Installation Design Plans (IDPs), including master parts lists and wiring tables.
• Review drawings and technical data to ensure accuracy and conformance to standards (IRD SIPH, project specs).
• Support site surveys and field verification by documenting conditions, equipment locations, and cable routing.
• Translate engineering information into clear CAD drawings and incorporate changes from comments and field data.
• Coordinate workload and priorities with the IRD/IDP Lead; report status and issues.
• Travel domestically and overseas to support site surveys and project requirements.

Skills

CAD design

AutoCAD 2D

Independent work

Attention to detail

Clear communication

NAVWAR/C4I familiarity

Education

Associate or 2-year technical degree in Engineering Technology/CAD

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is seeking an experienced IRD/IDP Designer to develop and revise Installation Requirement Drawings and Installation Design Plans.

The role requires producing precise CAD drawings, coordinating with the IRD/IDP Lead, and integrating field data and customer requirements. The position involves domestic and international travel to support site surveys and project requirements, with a focus on 2D AutoCAD drawings and adherence to DoD standards.