Bill of Materials (BOM)
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Production Drawings
Solutions Design
Troubleshooting
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
PRINCIPAL CAD ENGINEER
Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Principal CAD Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Construction and Support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
● Create 3D models and detail 2D production drawings of mechanical, electrical and structural naval systems. Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is preferred.
● Familiar with military specifications (MIL-SPECS) and NAVSEA standards to develop technical data packages.
● Collaborate with customers, engineers and production personnel to optimize design and support production.
● Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to prevent possible design problems.
● Prepare for and participate in customer meetings and design reviews.
● Manage the impact of design changes across models, drawings and bills of materials (BOM) to maintain configuration control.
● Conduct ship checks on Navy vessels to gather data and verify existing configurations. Ability to access confined spaces and climb ladders.
● Mentor junior designers and drafters, review their work and ensure drawing standards are met.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Principal CAD Engineer must have:
● Education: Bachelors of Science or equivalent
● Experience: 15+ years of related experience
● Security clearance level: Secret
● US citizenship required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
15 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
AutoCAD Certified Professional | Autodesk - Autodesk
Less than 10%
U.S. Citizenship Required
The likely salary range for this position is $85,093 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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