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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Engineer

GDIT Sterling, VA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$93,500 - $126,500 per year

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Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Engineer, Senior at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

As a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Engineer, Senior, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the United States Department of State (DoS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Office of Security Technology (ST). You will play a crucial role in designing and engineering various computer-aided design efforts that directly support the life-safety mission under the Protective Technology and Countermeasures (PTAC) contract.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Protective Technology Branch (PTB) mission, providing life-safety services to Chief of Mission (COM) personnel serving abroad in over 200+ locations.
  • Collaborate with multiple interagency (IA) partners, senior DS officials, subject matter experts (SMEs), and PTB personnel to drive the mission of the Department forward.
  • Drive innovation, change, collaboration, and efficient implementation of new solutions to overcome critical obstacles identified from the customer.
  • Utilize CAD design software, ONSHAPE, Fusion, CREO.

Requirements:

  • Education: Technical Training in CAD design software.
  • Experience: 3+ years of related experience.
  • Technical skills: Additive manufacturing (FDM, SLS), subtractive manufacturing (Laser) 3D Scanning. Automotive repair and modification.
  • Security clearance level: SECRET.
  • US citizenship required.
  • Role requirements: ONSHAPE design suite.

Benefits:

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
  • Flexibility: Telework available at the discretion of your supervisor.
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

Skills

Required

  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Exploration
  • Software Design
  • Additive manufacturing (FDM, SLS)
  • subtractive manufacturing (Laser) 3D Scanning
  • Automotive repair and modification
  • ONS HAPE
  • Fusion
  • CREO

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/USA-VA-Sterling/Computer-Aided-Design--CAD--Engineer_RQ228280

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