What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior CAD Design Engineer - Shelter Systems position at Kratos Defense?
About the Role
As a Senior CAD Design Engineer at Kratos Defense, you will be responsible for creating cost-effective design layouts, models, and drawings that meet all customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Create layouts, models, and drawings to support production.
- Provide support to Engineers for design of basic shelters and mechanical and electrical modifications, including rack installations, ECU installations, entry panel installations, lighting, power distribution, and other ancillary items.
- Attend job kick-off meetings and participate in design reviews with customers as required.
- Review and understand customer specifications and Statements of Work, including Technical Data Package requirements for the program.
- Follow all CAD standards and procedures used by Kratos Defense.
- Meet CAD schedules and budgets.
- Provide support to CAD Operators.
- Review drawings for design.
- Follow configuration requirements for documentation control.
- Interface with other departments to support the project.
- Contribute to product improvement, standardization, and department improvement projects.
Additional Job Functions
- Resolves problems that are diversified and complex.
- Requires adapting methodology used when situation is not covered by established practice.
- Shows expertise in one or two areas and demonstrates out-of-box creativity.
- Requires considerable judgment in compiling facts and making decisions where recognized practice is inadequate for the situation.
- Generally, sets own priorities; keeps manager informed.
- Regularly takes initiative to solve problems and organize projects.
- May provide work leadership and training to lower-level designers and operators.
Requirements
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
Education and Experience
2 years technical training, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years CAD design experience.
3D modeling experience.
Advanced knowledge of Kratos Defense products.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
Office environment.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
