Senior Drafter Modeler - Kratos Defense

Are you looking for an exciting career with an industry leading turbomachinery/jet engine aerospace engineering company with cutting edge products, unique niche markets, and a highly skilled expert workforce? Then you have come to the right place!

Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), a Kratos Turbine Technologies company, is a growing world-class turbomachinery company located in beautiful Jupiter, Florida USA, which employs 300+ engineers and technicians with over 4,000 combined years of aero engine (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery experience. With a deep bench of experience in each discipline, FTT has been growing steadily for 25 years. We specialize in next-generation technologies for aircraft engines, rocket turbopumps and industrial power equipment and focused on the development and production of small, affordable, high-performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

We provide a one-stop shop with capabilities in design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer and secondary flow, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis and life predictions, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technologies division also provides engineering services, testing services, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power-producing applications.

Additional offices in Derby, UK and Wildau, Germany extend FTTs reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace and provide access to a European supply chain and next generation manufacturing capabilities.

Our parent company, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, leverages cross-industry capabilities to deliver innovative, cost-saving solutions for all its customers.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. FTT will require proof of status prior to employment.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The drafter/modeler shall have an expert knowledge of drafting methods, procedures, and techniques. Creates and modifies detailed drawings using CAD hardware and software from sketches, layouts, or notes provided by engineering. Shall also possess a working knowledge of Siemens NX preferred or PTC CREO 3D CAD software. PLM software: Team Center or Windchill and SAP experience is desirable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Duties are performed under minimal supervision.
• Contributes design modifications to facilitate manufacturing operation or quality of product.
• Checks drawing plots versus the project input for correctness and conformance to standards.
• Works with engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards, and ECN/ECR documentation.
• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
• Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
• As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways.
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. May be informal team leader.
• Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Keyword: Modeler Drafter CAD Engineering Technology Gas Turbine
Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Prepares models and detail drawings of moderately complex to complex parts.
• Prepares models and drawings of moderately complex to complex assemblies and subassemblies.
• Works closely with engineering to incorporate all requirements into a design.
• Manages and prepares large assemblies, including parts list/BOM creation.
• Comply with all related specifications in the preparation of product definition, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties.
• Maintains sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A.S. degree in Drafting and Design Technology or equivalent is required.
• 8-12 years of related experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office/open cubicle environment.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion with wrists/hands (keyboarding, mouse, phones).
• Ability to view and see drawings.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Typically none.

From: Kratos Defense