CAD Drafting Technician IV

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a CAD / Drafting Technician IV to join our team of professionals executing complex system integration efforts for the Navy and United States Marines Corps in Charleston, SC.

 This work primarily entails getting preliminary design direction from the team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and converting that information into 3-Dimensional CAD models and 2-Dimensional drawing data. Relevant work includes creating, updating, and maturing Technical Data Packages. As an integral member of the team, familiarity with ASME standards and military drawing standards is preferred.

Responsibilities Include:

• Candidate will provide drafting, documentation, and modeling support to complete a variety of small to large complex parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings.
• Candidate will be required to create detailed drawings/designs using SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software and AutoCAD 2D for Technical Data Packages (TDP).
• Candidate will create/modify solid models and assemblies and maintain configuration management of engineering drawings.
• Candidate must be able to understand and create drawings based on the ASME Standards.
• Under general supervision, performs a variety of moderately complex tasks and uses tools to include calipers, gage tools, tape measures and other mechanical devices to aid in design, development, verification, and validation of the prototype fabrications.

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• • Associates degree in related discipline and six (6) years related experience; or High school education or equivalent (GED) and eight (8) years related experience with relevant certification.
  • Six (6) years minimum experience designing with SolidWorks, or similar 3D modeling software.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Preferred Key Skills/Certifications:

• Knowledge of ASME Standards, Department of Defense (DoD), and industry documentation standards for Engineering and Design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical drawing creation and review.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
• Candidate must have the ability to operate effectively in a team environment and able to take direction and constructive criticism.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.