Junior Mechanical Engineer - Naval Systems & CAD Drafting

CACI; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support our customer at NSWC Crane. The role involves drafting, design, and ship systems drawing development in accordance with naval standards.

You will produce CAD models, prepare technical documentation, and collaborate with engineers and project managers while maintaining clear communication and adhering to ABET-accredited engineering practices. Security clearance and US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Requires drafting standards knowledge and ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• Ability to write clear reports and specifications.
• Ability to interface with team members, technical leads and Project Managers.
• Ability to work independently on projects with minimal supervision.
• Experience with US Navy or US commercial ship design standards.
• Ability to write white papers with minimal oversight.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create presentations and machinery arrangements in PowerPoint.
• Ability to create CAD models and machinery arrangements in AutoCAD.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services support including spec writing, design, calculations, outfitting design, and drawing updates per standards.
• Generate mechanical drawings for systems and outfitting.
• Draft detailed multi-view drawings of systems, machinery spaces, and assemblies.
• Create CAD models and machinery arrangements for installation/removal.

Skills

Drafting standards

Report writing

Team interface

Independent work

Navy ship design

White papers

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

CAD AutoCAD

Verbal communication

Travel readiness

US citizenship

Secret clearance

Education

ABET-accredited BS degree (ME/CE/AE/N&E)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

CACI is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support our customer at NSWC Crane. The role involves drafting, design, and ship systems drawing development in accordance with naval standards.

You will produce CAD models, prepare technical documentation, and collaborate with engineers and project managers while maintaining clear communication and adhering to ABET-accredited engineering practices. Security clearance and US citizenship required.