Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 1 day ago
Design Drafter
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelKratos Defense and Security Solutions is a company known for delivering innovative solutions to national and global customers. The Design Drafter role involves producing accurate technical drawings and models using CAD software, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
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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
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)
Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods relevant to the types of drawings being produced (e.g., mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural)
Qualification
Required
Expertise in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
Technical drawing standards
Visualization techniques to produce accurate, detailed, and clear technical drawings and models
Interprets engineering sketches, specifications, redline markups, calculations, and other design inputs
Accurately translate concepts into detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings and models
Applies CAD software tools, drafting principles, and industry best practices
Ensures that all drawings and models clearly convey necessary information for manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or construction
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
Follows established drafting procedures and adheres to relevant industry drafting standards
Ability to interpret and work with engineering sketches, design specifications, redline markups, calculations, existing drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOMs)
Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Revit, Inventor)
Create and modify detailed drawings, assembly drawings, schematics, and models compliant with SAE/ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 (GD&T)
Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods relevant to the types of drawings being produced
Associate's degree or equivalent technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field
Preferred
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, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Company
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$943.8MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M
Leadership Team
Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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Ben Goodwin
SVP,Corporate Development & Government Affairs
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