Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Engineer

General Dynamics IT; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Senior CAD Engineer to support the DoS mission and the PTAC contract. You will design and engineer CAD solutions using ONSHAPE, Fusion, and CREO while ensuring compliance with established standards.

Seek to advance life-safety projects abroad, collaborating with senior DS officials and cross-IA partners to drive impactful engineering outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• US citizenship required.
• Security clearance level: SECRET.
• Technical training in CAD design software.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer CAD solutions for DoS/DS/PTAC missions.
• Collaborate with interagency partners, DS officials, SMEs, and PTB personnel.
• Drive innovation and efficient implementation of new CAD solutions.

Skills

CAD

Exploration

Software Design

Education

Technical CAD training

Tools

ONSHAPE

Fusion 360

CREO

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Construction and Support

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Exploration, Software Design Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Transform technology into opportunity as a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Engineer, Senior at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Engineer, Senior, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the United States Department of State (DoS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Office of Security Technology (ST). You will play a crucial role in designing and engineering various computer-aided design efforts that directly support the life-safety mission under the Protective Technology and Countermeasures (PTAC) contract.

• Support the Protective Technology Branch (PTB) mission, providing life-safety services to Chief of Mission (COM) personnel serving abroad in over 200+ locations. The CAD Engineer, Senior is charged with utilizing various computer-aided software to design, engineer, and implement solutions with adherence to established specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with multiple interagency (IA) partners, senior DS officials, subject matter experts (SMEs), and PTB personnel to drive the mission of the Department forward.
• Drive innovation, change, collaboration, and efficient implementation of new solutions to overcome critical obstacles identified from the customer.
• Utilize CAD design software, ONSHAPE, Fusion, CREO

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The CAD Engineer Senior must have:

• Education: Technical Training in CAD design software.
• Experience: 3+ years of related experience.
• Technical skills: Additive manufacturing (FDM, SLS), subtractive manufacturing (Laser) 3D Scanning. Automotive repair and modification.
• Security clearance level: SECRET
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: ONSHAPE design suite

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
• Flexibility: Telework available at the discretion of your supervisor
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. 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: 10-25%

T elecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA VA Sterling

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.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.