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CAD Drafter I

SAIC•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a CAD Drafter to support the US Navy in North Charleston, South Carolina. The role provides design and drafting support for large, complex assembly models and drawings and contributes to creating and updating Technical Data Packages (TDPs). The Drafter coordinates with the drafting team lead and project engineer to meet customer needs. Occasional local travel to the customer’s facility is required to work with engineers and technicians on prototype mounting solutions. Work focuses on integrating government-furnished equipment (GFE) and custom fabrication for military C4ISR systems. Under general supervision, the CAD Drafter performs moderately complex tasks and uses mechanical measuring tools to support the design, development, verification, and validation of prototype fabrications. The role uses SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software, AutoCAD 2D, and PTC Windchill PDMLink to create and revise models, drawings, and assemblies and to manage drawing configuration and task workflows.

Requirements

  • High school diploma at minimum.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and take direction and constructive criticism.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain at least a Position of Trust Clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with ASME standards, Technical Data Packages, and military drawing standards.

Responsibilities

  • Provide drafting support for large, complex parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings.
  • Draft and document equipment racks, equipment mounting kits, and equipment subassemblies.
  • Create detailed designs and drawings using SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software and AutoCAD 2D for Technical Data Packages.
  • Create and modify solid models and assemblies, and maintain configuration management of engineering drawings.
  • Create drawings in accordance with the Engineering Drawing Standards Guide (EDSG) and MIL-STD-31000.
  • Use calipers, gage tools, tape measures, and other mechanical devices to support design, development, verification, and validation of prototype fabrications.
  • Use Windchill PDMLink for engineering task workflows and configuration-management storage.
  • Coordinate with the drafting team lead and project engineer regarding assignments and customer requirements.
  • Occasionally travel locally to the customer’s facility to work with engineers and technicians on prototype mounting solutions.
  • Support integration of government-furnished equipment and custom metalwork/fabrication for military C4I/C4ISR systems.

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