Design Engineer

Job ID: 2509818

Location: REMOTE WORK, CA, US

Date Posted: 2025-09-16

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Design Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking a Design Engineer to join our San Diego, CA team. The successful candidate will provide engineering design and drafting services to. This work requires an understanding of C4I and enterprise IT network systems infrastructure and expertise in 2D renderings. Developing, modifying, and maintaining engineering drawings and documentation using computer-aided design (CAD) software to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective communication of design requirement. This is a Remote role that requires the ideal candidate to be located in San Diego, CA due to in office needs that occur.

JOB DUTIES:

• Engineering drafting, drawing review, drawing control in the design of electronic/computer network equipment, systems and installations.
• Produce mechanical, electrical/electronic drawings from rough engineering sketches and preparing drawing layouts from one or more engineering sketches. In addition, examine and check engineering drawings for compliance with cited specifications.
• Participate in computer network installation site surveys and develop Initial Design Plan (IDP).
• Provide technical expertise in developing, modifying, and maintaining engineering drawings and documentation using computer-aided design (CAD) software to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective communication of design requirements
• Develop drawing packages using existing packages to the maximum extent.
• Develop, validate, modify, maintain, and utilize drawing packages and drawing trees to reflect the interrelationship of engineering drawings and associated lists.
• Create and update "As-Built" drawings, red-lined drawings, and Installation Requirements Drawings (IRD).
• Develop Installation Drawing Packages (IDP), Functional Interface Drawings (FID), and block diagrams (schematic and functional), including all interfaces.
• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software compatible with existing formats.
• Develop Technical Data Packages (TDP) and review reports.
• Ensure all drawings and TDPs comply with established Quality Control Program standards and applicable instructions.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required and two (2) years or more experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start
• Five (5) years of experience in AutoCAD and associated program
• Ability to utilize and read complex drawings and rough engineering sketches.
• Two (2) years of experience developing 3D renderings.
• MS Visio experience.
• Overall experience must reflect ability to prepare complete engineering graphics layouts, which includes drawings, graphs, and spreadsheets for projects.
• Must possess basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.