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Kratos Defense is currently seeking an Engineering Drafter in support of the SPY-1 Radar Program in Crane, Indiana. The Engineering Drafter (Radar Systems / Navy Programs) provides technical drafting and documentation support for U.S. Navy radar systems, subassemblies, and shipboard equipment. This role converts engineering concepts, field-service findings, depot-level repair data, and legacy Navy technical documentation into accurate, configuration-controlled drawing packages. The Drafter collaborates with radar engineers, technicians, logistics teams, and manufacturing personnel to support modernization, sustainment, and restoration of Navy radar capabilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Radar & Navy System Drafting

• Prepare, update, and maintain detailed drawings for radar components, cabinets, arrays, phase shifter drivers (PSD), power supplies, waveguides, cabling, cooling systems, and electronic modules.
• Generate mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical drawings that align with U.S. Navy technical data requirements and applicable MIL-STDs.
• Translate engineering notes, depot repair observations, reverse-engineered components, and GFI technical manuals into formal drawing packages.

Support for Sustainment, Harvesting & Depot Repairs

• Create or revise documentation supporting equipment harvesting, cabinet restoration, 2M-level repairs, and end-of-life component replacements.
• Build drawing packages to support reassembly, refurbishment, and test of radar equipment (e.g., SPY-1 or similar Navy systems).
• Develop or update BOMs, install drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and cable harness documentation for radar subsystems.

Engineering Collaboration

• Work closely with radar engineers, field technicians, and manufacturing leads to resolve discrepancies and ensure technical accuracy.
• Integrate redlines from engineering walkdowns, ship checks, depot reviews, and government review cycles.
• Participate in drawing reviews, design reviews, and CM/DM boards.

Configuration Management & Documentation Control

• Maintain drawing control within CM/DM systems such as PTC Windchill or equivalent.
• Manage revisions, ECO/ECR workflows, and metadata updates to ensure compliance with program baselines.
• Ensure documentation aligns with MIL-STD-31000, NAVSEA drafting standards, and other applicable Navy data deliverables.

Technical Data Generation & Compliance

• Support creation of drawing packages required for Logistics Product Data (LPD), technical manuals, provisioning, maintenance procedures, and government deliverables.
• Ensure all drafting work meets DoD, NAVSEA, and program-specific formatting, marking, and classification requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CREO, or Inventor.
• Ability to read and interpret radar drawings, Navy technical manuals, schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and legacy MIL-SPEC documentation.
• Understanding of shipboard cable routing, enclosure design, radar cooling architecture, grounding/bonding standards, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Familiarity with DoD/Navy technical data practices and configuration management workflows.
• Experience working with legacy and modern Navy radar systems preferred (e.g., AN/SPY-1, SPS-49, SPQ-9B, illumination radars, signal processors, antenna arrays).
• Strong ability to apply GD&T and ASME Y14 drafting standards.

 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field OR equivalent hands-on engineering drafting experience.
• 3+ years drafting mechanical and/or electrical components for defense, aerospace, naval, or radar systems.
• Experience creating drawing packages supporting manufacturing, repair, or sustainment activities.

 DESIRED / PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience supporting NAVSEA, PEO IWS, NSWC, defense contractors, or Fleet sustainment programs.
• Experience drafting components related to antenna arrays, signal processors, radar cabinets, or shipboard power systems.
• Background or familiarity with 2M repair standards, test stations, or electronics refurbishment is highly desirable.
• Experience producing drawings from legacy Navy technical data or incomplete documentation (reverse engineering).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred for some radar programs).

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship required due to DoD contract obligations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and classified information per Navy and DoD requirements.
• Ability to support occasional travel to shipyards, government test sites, or radar facilities for walkdowns or data collection.

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