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Engineering Drafter

General Dynamics Information Technology • Chesapeake, VA • 6d ago

Req ID: RQ201202

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Drafting

Skills:

3D Computer Aided Design (CAD),3D Modeling,Drawing,SolidWorks,Technical Drawings

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Engineering Drafter - SolidWorks Focus (Mechanical & Electrical)

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Drafter to join our growing engineering team. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong foundation in SolidWorks and AutoCAD and keen interest in advancing their technical skills in both mechanical and electrical drafting of military and commercial products.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare accurate and detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for electromechanical components, assemblies, and systems

Develop and modify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and parts lists under the guidance of engineers

Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as bills of materials (BOMs), drawing trees, and block diagrams

Perform quality checks on drawings and models to ensure accuracy

Keep documented records of design changes, revisions, and approvals

Collaborate effectively with managers, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to understand project requirements and facilitate accurate design realization and implementation

Support project development by troubleshooting drafting-related challenges

Ensure all drawings and models adhere to established industry standards, military specifications, and company procedures

Qualifications & Skills:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, or a related field

Experience: 3 years minimum of relevant experience

Technical Skills:

Proficiency producing 2D drawings in Solidworks and AutoCAD

Working knowledge creating 3D CAD models in Solidworks

Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles

Strong understanding of interpreting engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD designs

Familiarity with military drafting specifications

Excellent communication and collaboration skills for documenting and presenting designs, drawings, and data

Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities

Experience with documenting manufacturing processes or written instructions is a plus

Note: This job posting focuses heavily on SolidWorks experience, but candidates with experience in other CAD software and relevant mechanical and/or electrical knowledge will also be considered.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

? 401K with company match

? Comprehensive health and wellness packages

? Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

? Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

? Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

? Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $30.27 - $35.65. 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.

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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