Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is hiring: Design Drafter in Orlando

Job Description

The Design Drafter provides expertise in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, technical drawing standards, and visualization techniques to produce accurate, detailed, and clear technical drawings and models supporting the design, fabrication, assembly, construction, and documentation of project components and systems.

• 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, material 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.

Experience & Skills

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field OR relevant work experience in an exceptional case.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods relevant to the types of drawings being produced (e.g., mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural).
• 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).
• To work at this facility, you must be a US person.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 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 sche 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.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/AD&D & Short/Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. All qualified job seekers are entitled to assistance in applying for accommodation for a disability.

Contact

If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to this job posting, please email HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858‑964‑2916.