Engineering Drafter Level 3 with Security Clearance

Engineering Drafter Level 3 Mid-Senior Level | Colorado Springs, CO | $90,000 - $115,000 | Active DoD Secret Clearance Required A Day in the Life - What You'll Do
* Create, maintain, and release engineering drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation for radar systems
* Review layouts and drawings to ensure clarity, completeness, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with standards
* Identify design errors or omissions and recommend corrective improvements to engineering teams
* Support configuration control and baseline management across the product lifecycle
* Maintain technical data within Production Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to support system design, integration, and sustainment
* Present technical designs and documentation clearly to internal stakeholders and external customers

Required Qualifications Citizenship & Clearance
* U.S. Citizenship required
* Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience
* OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience
* OR PhD with 1+ years of experience CAD / CAM & Configuration Experience
* Experience using 3D CAD modeling tools such as NX, Creo, and/or Solid Works
* Experience generating engineering drawings compliant with ASME standards
* Experience creating indented parts lists and managing drawing tree levels of indenture
* Experience establishing and maintaining system configuration baselines
* Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and GD&T PLM & Engineering Support
* Experience using PLM tools such as Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, or ARAS
* Ability to support small engineering teams with task coordination and schedule execution
* Ability to work directly with program management and customers to manage scope and priorities Professional Skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organizational and time management abilities
* Ability to manage both micro-level detail and system-level context
* Ability to present and explain complex technical designs clearly

Preferred Qualifications
* Active TS/SCI clearance
* Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
* Experience using Siemens Teamcenter for product and CAD data management
* Experience supporting drawings and specifications across the full product development lifecycle
* Experience with design verification and verification reporting
* Experience designing mechanical hardware interfaces (e.g., mounting brackets)
* Experience with cable management and cable assemblies for RF and fiber optic systems
* Experience integrating mechanical and electrical instrumentation, including sensor checkout
* Knowledge of test design and execution
* Experience in a government contracting environment
* Experience supporting USAF or DoD radar systems
* Familiarity with USAF Technical Orders
* Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or Dev Ops environments Who is Caribou Thunder? Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners. Operating across 35+ states and 20+ countries, we've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades-strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.

Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve. Employee Advocacy Mission Proven Global Reach Skilled Teams Modern Tools Empowering Culture Our engineers and technical experts ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier-delivering accuracy, compliance, and reliability in high-consequence environments. We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence.

Employee Advocacy + Benefits Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being-because mission success starts with empowered professionals. Benefits include:
* Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
* 401(k) with 6% Company Match
* Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
* Education & Certification Reimbursement
* Support for Military Leave
* Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values Your future, your flexibility, your well-being-we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.