Draftsman, CAD Designer

CACI International Inc

Draftsman providing CAD design support for engineering and sustainment activities at NSWC Dahlgren. Collaborating with engineers to develop technical drawings and models for DoD systems.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeVirginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,500 - $117,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide drafting and CAD design support for engineering and sustainment activities
Develop and maintain technical drawings and models that support fabrication, integration, testing, and lifecycle sustainment of DoD systems
Work closely with government and contractor engineers to translate design intent, redlines, and legacy documentation into accurate, controlled technical data
Create, modify, and maintain 2D and 3D technical drawings using CAD tools
Develop detailed drawings, layouts, assemblies, and schematics in support of hardware systems
Convert legacy drawings and redlines into current digital formats
Support configuration control by incorporating drawing changes and revisions
Ensure drawings comply with applicable drafting standards and program requirements
Maintain organized drawing packages and associated technical documentation
Coordinate with engineers to clarify design intent and resolve discrepancies
Support engineering change activities and documentation updates
Assist with preparation of drawing packages for fabrication, installation, or sustainment

Requirements

What you’ll need

DOW Secret Clearance to Begin Work
Associate’s degree, technical certificate, or equivalent professional experience in Drafting, CAD Design, or a related technical field
Minimum of 5 years of professional drafting experience
Proficiency with AutoCAD for 2D technical drawings
Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling and assemblies
Experience producing detailed mechanical and/or electrical drawings
Experience working from engineering sketches, redlines, and verbal direction
Familiarity with drawing revision processes and configuration control
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and program staff
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare
wellness
financial
retirement
family support
continuing education
time off benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

draftingCAD designtechnical drawings2D technical drawings3D modelingmechanical drawingselectrical drawingsdrawing revision processesconfiguration controldocumentation accuracy

Soft Skills

attention to detaileffective communicationcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

DOD Secret ClearanceAssociate’s degreetechnical certificate