Secret-Clearance Mechanical Designer – 2D/3D CAD

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Advanced Technology seeks a Mechanical Designer to support NSWC Indian Head. Develops 2D/3D models and documentation, manages BOMs, and maintains data integrity in PDM systems while following ASME/IPC and DoD standards. An active Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities include configuration management of documents and models, creating designs with AutoCAD, Creo, or SolidWorks, and ensuring traceability of engineering changes across drawings and data packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Expertise in creating detailed plans, 2D/3D models and drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PTC Creo).
• Knowledge of DoD and industry configuration and data management standards.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure designs meet specifications.
• Fundamental mechanical engineering principles: mechanics, materials science, drafting standards like GD&T.
• Experience with engineering analysis and simulation software like FEA; Matlab or Abaqus preferred.
• Familiarity with machining and assembly manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer configuration management for engineering documents, 2D/3D models, parts, and BOMs.
• Operate and maintain Product Data Management (PDM) systems to ensure version control.
• Create designs per project requirements using CAD software (AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks).
• Provide data management for collection, organization, storage, security, and analysis of data for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and maintain BOMs, assembly instructions, and engineering reports and changes.
• Maintain professional relationships to exchange information as needed.

Skills

GD&T

2D/3D modeling

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

FEM/FEA

Matlab

Abaqus

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Matlab

Abaqus

Job description

Bowhead Advanced Technology seeks a Mechanical Designer to support NSWC Indian Head. Develops 2D/3D models and documentation, manages BOMs, and maintains data integrity in PDM systems while following ASME/IPC and DoD standards. An active Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities include configuration management of documents and models, creating designs with AutoCAD, Creo, or SolidWorks, and ensuring traceability of engineering changes across drawings and data packages.