Senior CAD Design Drafter | 2D/3D Modeling

Kratos Defense; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite

Job summary

Kratos Defense is seeking a Design Drafter II or III to transform engineering sketches and design inputs into precise 2D drawings and 3D models. The role emphasizes adherence to drafting standards like ASME Y14 and ISO, with strong attention to GD&T, annotations, and BOMs for manufacturing clarity.

Candidates should bring 5–7 years of CAD experience across SolidWorks, Revit, Inventor, and related tools, plus familiarity with large mechanical assemblies and P&ID or electrical schematics

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in design drafting utilizing CAD and 3D modeling software.
• Follows established drafting procedures and adheres to ASME Y14 series, ISO standards, or client standards in creating and managing drawings.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, redline markups, BOMs to produce accurate drawings and 3D models.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD software to create/modify detailed drawings and assembly diagrams; SAE/ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 (GD&T).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods for mechanical, electrical, architectural, or structural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Interprets engineering sketches, specifications, redline markups, calculations, and BOMs to produce detailed 2D and 3D drawings and models.
• Applies CAD tools, drafting principles, and industry standards to create precise representations of components and systems.
• Ensures drawings clearly convey information for manufacturing, fabrication, or construction with GD&T and annotations.
• Reviews drawings and models for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with standards before submission or release.

Skills

Model-Based Design

SolidWorks

Revit

Inventor

MicroStation

Creo

CATIA

Drafting Standards

GD&T

Blueprints

Schematics

P&ID

Assembly Drawings

Detail Drawings

Fabrication Drawings

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent in Drafting/Design Technology/Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Revit

Inventor

AutoCAD

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Kratos Defense is seeking a Design Drafter II or III to transform engineering sketches and design inputs into precise 2D drawings and 3D models. The role emphasizes adherence to drafting standards like ASME Y14 and ISO, with strong attention to GD&T, annotations, and BOMs for manufacturing clarity.

Candidates should bring 5–7 years of CAD experience across SolidWorks, Revit, Inventor, and related tools, plus familiarity with large mechanical assemblies and P&ID or electrical schematics