Designer Drafter

Design Drafter II Or III

Readiness Delivered. Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partner—driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Design Drafter II or III. 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

Skills: Cad, Solidworks, sheet metal, Drafting, Gd&t, design

Top Skills Details: Cad, Solidworks, sheet metal

Additional Skills & Qualifications: 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 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

Experience Level: Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

About Actalent: Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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