CAD Mechanical Engineer

SAIC; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a CAD Mechanical Engineer to support the U.S. Army CCDEVCOM, ESI Directorate, QRC Branch, on-site in Aberdeen, MD. Relocation assistance may be offered.

Responsibilities include leading CAD Designers, generating 3D models, and ensuring design accuracy and manufacturability in collaboration with systems engineering and product development teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience, strong SolidWorks skills, RF/antenna modeling expertise, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years or more experience; additional years of experience can be accepted in lieu of degree.
• MUST have experience in CAD model creation using SolidWorks.
• Experience in RF and antenna modeling and design.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of CAD Designers to include team oversight, workload management, QA of work performed, task tracking and documentation using JIRA, reporting work status during SCRUM meetings.
• Work with design team to generate 3D models, initial drawings and schematics in a computer environment.
• CAD Designer will collaborate closely with system engineering and product development teams to translate conceptual designs into tangible products, ensuring accuracy, functionality, and manufacturability.
• 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, determine scales, and prepares or revises specifications.
• May prepare pattern generating or artwork tapes for mask fabrication and operate plotters to obtain circuit drawings.
• Selects and monitors vendor support for CAD engineers and technicians to ensure state-of-the-art applications and equipment by expansion of systems and linkage to automated test equipment.
• Oversee enhancement of software to company standards and practices, promotes expansion of applications for users.
• Monitor those who maintain the system and provide advice regarding problem areas and corrective action to be taken.
• Work closely with the design engineers and technicians to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.

Skills

CAD modeling

SolidWorks

RF/antenna modeling

MS Office

Technical drawing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

9+ years experience

Job description

Job ID 2617082

Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, US

Date Posted 2026-09-21

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory CAD/Design Engr

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a CAD Mechanical Engineer 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. Relocation assistance may be offered. In support of the Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract (IAC MAC) and Task Order (TO), SAIC is seeking multiple qualified and cleared candidates. We are currently assembling our team of experienced professionals who have in-depth experience in providing expertise to support research, development, assessments, adaption, transformation, testing, integration, demonstrations, transition, fielding, sustainment, and enhancement of designated information and/or intelligence software systems.

Job Duties

• Lead a small team of CAD Designers to include team oversight, workload management, QA of work performed, task tracking and documentation using JIRA, reporting work status during SCRUM meetings.
• Work with design team to generate 3D models, initial drawings and schematics in a computer environment.
• CAD Designer will collaborate closely with system engineering and product development teams to translate conceptual designs into tangible products, ensuring accuracy, functionality, and manufacturability.
• 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, determine scales, and prepares or revises specifications.
• May prepare pattern generating or artwork tapes for mask fabrication and operate plotters to obtain circuit drawings.
• Selects and monitors vendor support for CAD engineers and technicians to ensure state-of-the-art applications and equipment by expansion of systems and linkage to automated test equipment.
• Oversee enhancement of software to company standards and practices, promotes expansion of applications for users.
• Monitor those who maintain the system and provide advice regarding problem areas and corrective action to be taken.
• Work closely with the design engineers and technicians to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years or more experience; additional years of experience can be accepted in lieu of degree.

Required Skills

• MUST have experience in CAD model creation using SolidWorks.
• Experience in RF and antenna modeling and design.
• 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.

Clearance Requirement

• Active Top Secret clearance is required; a TS/SCI is required to maintain employment.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.