CAD Designer

SAIC - Hanover, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Hanover, MD

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SAIC is seeking a CAD Designer to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDEVCOM), Engineering and Systems Integration (ESI) Directorate, Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) Branch. This position is on-site in Aberdeen, MD, and SAIC provides relocation assistance. The CAD Designer will play a crucial role in supporting the Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract (IAC MAC) and Task Order (TO) by providing expertise in research, development, assessments, adaptation, transformation, testing, integration, demonstrations, transition, fielding, sustainment, and enhancement of designated information and/or intelligence software systems. In this role, the CAD Designer will work closely with design teams to create 3D models from initial drawings and schematics in a computer environment. Collaboration with engineering and product development teams is essential to translate conceptual designs into tangible products, ensuring accuracy, functionality, and manufacturability. The designer will be responsible for digitizing, editing, and revising engineering drawings of components, parts, circuits, structures, and assemblies, while also checking drawing plots against project inputs for correctness and adherence to standards. The CAD Designer will engage with engineers to ensure model accuracy, design integrity, and compliance with drafting standards and ECN/ECR documentation. Responsibilities may include making engineering computations, performing mathematical calculations, determining scales, and preparing or revising specifications. The designer may also prepare pattern generating or artwork tapes for mask fabrication and operate plotters to obtain circuit drawings. Additionally, the role involves selecting and monitoring vendor support for CAD engineers and technicians, overseeing software enhancements to meet company standards, and providing advice on system maintenance and problem resolution. Close collaboration with design engineers and technicians is necessary to ensure project completion.

Responsibilities

• Works with design teams to 3D model initial drawings and schematics in a computer environment
• Collaborates closely with engineering and product development teams to translate conceptual designs into tangible products
• Digitizes, edits, and revises engineering drawings of components, parts, circuits, structures and/or assemblies
• Checks drawing plots versus the project input for correctness and conformance to standards
• Works with engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards and ECN/ECR documentation
• May make engineering computations, mathematical calculations, determines scales, and prepares or revises specifications
• May prepare pattern generating or artwork tapes for mask fabrication and operates plotters to obtain circuit drawings
• Selects and monitors vendor support for CAD engineers and technicians to ensure state-of-the-art applications and equipment
• Oversees enhancement of software to company standards and practices, promotes expansion of applications for users
• Monitors those who maintain the system and provides advice regarding problem areas and corrective action to be taken
• Works closely with the design engineers and technicians to ensure projects are completed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years or more experience; four (4) years' experience can be accepted in lieu of degree
• MUST have experience working in SolidWorks
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical drawing creation and review
• Strong technical, interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment and able to take direction and constructive criticism
• Active Top Secret Clearance is required; a TS/SCI Security Clearance is required to maintain employment

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Diversity and inclusion programs