CAD Designer - HM&E Systems

Noblis • Philadelphia, PA

24d

About The Position

Noblis MSD is seeking a technically proficient CAD Designer with experience in CAD and knowledge of naval Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems. The role translates component, equipment, and piping sketches, along with raw wiring and signal data, into accurate, standards-compliant digital models, diagrams, and drawings used by engineers and shipboard technicians for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The position supports the full drawing development lifecycle in a configuration-managed, government-directed engineering environment.

The designer creates and updates 2D and 3D models and technical drawing packages for HM&E systems, collaborates with engineering and other stakeholders to refine designs, incorporates Government Furnished Information and review comments, and advances drawings through peer review and formal government approval. The role also maintains configuration and quality standards, tracks review comments across concurrent work packages, supports program coordination and hardware reviews, and works with technical teams to resolve design conflicts and meet schedule, quality, and contractual requirements. Support at Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is included.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 3 years of experience, or an associate’s degree and 6 years of experience, or a high school diploma/GED and at least 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in engineering drawing development, mechanical system design, plumbing system arrangement, electrical one-line diagrams, signal layout design, or technical diagram creation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage, track, and resolve review comments across multiple concurrent deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to participate in collaborative design reviews, cross-functional meetings, and government-facing coordination sessions.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with model-based design, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools such as ANSYS, PIPE-FLO, MATLAB/Simulink, or Solidworks.
• Working knowledge of configuration management frameworks, drawing standards such as MIL-STD and NAVSEA standards, and formal deliverable review processes.
• Knowledge of shipboard electrical distribution, cabling, and signal routing conventions.
• Knowledge of shipboard or commercial fluid system installations, including fuel oil, lube oil, compressed air, cooling water, and drainage systems.
• Experience with action item tracking and configuration management databases.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD to create 2D and 3D component and assembly models, electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, construction drawings, detailed technical and system drawings, bills of material, and drawing notes for HM&E systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to review and refine design concepts, address design challenges, and incorporate feedback into design iterations.
• Advance drawing packages from initial layout through peer review, comment incorporation, and finalization for formal government approval.
• Interpret and incorporate Government Furnished Information (GFI) into drawing configurations in alignment with system requirements and design intent.
• Revise and update drawing configurations in response to review feedback, updated GFI, and program requirements.
• Maintain compliance with configuration management requirements, drawing standards, and deliverable formatting conventions.
• Maintain parametric modeling, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and design for manufacturability standards.
• Track and resolve review comments using action item tracking tools, maintaining timely closure, traceability, and accuracy across concurrent work packages.
• Ensure deliverables meet schedule milestones, quality standards, and contractual requirements before submission.
• Participate in recurring program coordination meetings and provide technical input on drawing status, design issues, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Contribute to collaborative design discussions and alignment sessions, including in-person development sessions as required.
• Support hardware reviews and technical coordination activities at Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD).
• Coordinate with engineering teams, technical leads, and program stakeholders to resolve design conflicts and align deliverables with program schedules.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Award programs recognizing exceptional performance and superior demonstration of service standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level