CAD Designer, Senior (SolidWorks)

Location: Dahlgren, Virginia, United States; travel up to 25%

Salary: $110,000–$122,000 per year

Company

Supports NSWCDD and naval combat operations through information systems engineering and technical design services.

What you will do

• Develop mechanical designs and system- and component-level engineering documentation for naval information systems.
• Create and validate work instructions and assembly drawings according to ASME Y14 Series Standards.
• Use SolidWorks, computer-aided design tools, and other system and component design software.
• Maintain information systems, SolidWorks, and peripheral test equipment in laboratory environments.
• Support shipboard installation, maintenance, and repair of information systems.
• Coordinate design products with engineering, manufacturing, installation, laboratory, and government stakeholders.

Requirements

• Eight years of experience in analysis and mechanical design of hardware and firmware.
• Experience creating system-level and component-level technical engineering documentation.
• Experience with SolidWorks, CAD tools, system design software, and laboratory test equipment.
• Experience interpreting military and industry specifications for information system development.
• Experience supporting shipboard installation, maintenance, and repair of information systems for naval combat operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the DoD/Navy clearance required by the final DD254/JPAS.

Nice to have

• Experience with naval combat operations, shipboard installations, or laboratory test environments.
• Experience developing design documentation for manufacturers and installation teams.
• Experience applying SolidWorks and ASME Y14 standards in Navy or DoD programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role supporting NSWCDD.
• Work includes collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, installation, laboratory, and government stakeholders.
• Travel of up to 25% may be required.