Job Description
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA CT Pawcatuck
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ217406
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Construction and Support
Job Qualifications: Skills: Bill of Materials (BOM), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Production Drawings, Solutions Design, Troubleshooting
Certifications: None
Experience: 15 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Description: 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.
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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA CT Pawcatuck
Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, 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 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
PI283549470
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.
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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA CT Pawcatuck
Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, 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 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
PI283549470
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Immediate start, Remote work, Worldwide, Flexible hours