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CAD Design Engineer

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 22 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Science
IRD
IDP
Drawing
Network
IP
Intellectual Property
Microsoft Excel
Management
Site Survey
AutoCAD
Cabling
RS-232
SCADA
RF
Technical Drafting
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2612729

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-19

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: CAD/Design Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a CAD Design Engineer in San Diego, CA.

Build IRD and IDP's per NAVWAR standards.
Incorporate site redlines and create As-Built packages from install notes.
Create system drawing packages from written inputs and diagrams from engineering and ISEA teams.
Create network diagrams with serial and IP connections.
Use integrated Excel-AutoCAD connections to manage technical data in CAD packages.
Work with the engineering team to create schedules and prioritize drafting efforts.
Review other drafting efforts for review before delivery.
Complete site surveys required to create technical packages.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years or more experience or Master's degree and zero (0) years or more experience; years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
AutoCAD proficiently required.
Experience in C4I System environments.
Understanding of RF and Serial cable standards preferred (RS232, SCADA, RF Timing).
Experience with NAVWAR/SPAWAR Drafting standards.
Must have an active Secret security clearance to start and then must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance. Top Secret preferred.
Must be able to obtain U.S. Passport.
Up to 10% CONOCONUS travel required.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2612729
Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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