Design Drafter

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. TheiDesign Drafteriprovides 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.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, 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)
Associate's degree or equivalent technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field. (Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education for exceptional candidates).

Preferred Skills:
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