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 SolidWorks
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 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 DevOps 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.