Design Engineer & CAD Drafter Junior
The Junior Design Engineer & CAD Drafter supports Confidential Client contract projects by producing precise technical drawings and foundational engineering designs under senior supervision. This hybrid part-time role involves CAD modeling, drafting, and ensuring compliance with DoD and Navy standards to support infrastructure and information warfare systems. The position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver production-ready documentation and assist in project proposals and closeout packages.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Junior Design Engineer & CAD Drafter to support Navy/DoD projects. This is a part-time, contractor role with hybrid/telecommute flexibility based out of Ocean Beach, CA. The position combines hands-on CAD drafting with basic engineering analysis, technical documentation, and design support under senior engineering supervision.
What You’ll Do
- Support senior engineers in translating functional requirements, system concepts, and sketches into production-ready drawings and models.
- Perform preliminary sizing, fit/clearance checks, and basic load/stress or schematic routing calculations under supervision.
- Create, modify, and maintain detailed technical drawings, schematics, assembly layouts, and BOMs using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, or similar CAD/BIM tools.
- Convert field sketches, marked-up drawings, and survey data into fully compliant technical drawing packages.
- Update drawing repositories to reflect as-built conditions, engineering change orders (ECOs), and field modifications.
- Assist in design reviews, peer checks, and technical iterations to improve constructability and compliance.
- Produce technical diagrams and graphics for proposals, RFP responses, and site surveys.
- Help assemble project closeout documentation and final technical data packages (TDPs).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Systems Engineering, Engineering Technology, or closely related discipline; OR
- Associate’s degree in CAD/Drafting Technology or Design Engineering Technology with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
- 0–2 years professional experience (internships, co-ops, or academic capstone projects count).
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Active DoD Secret clearance required.
- Willingness to comply with pre-employment drug screening per the Navy Drug-Free Workplace Program.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Working knowledge of 3D modeling and BIM platforms (SolidWorks, Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, or MicroStation).
- Proficiency reading, interpreting, and producing technical engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
- Familiarity with GD&T, dimensioning, tolerancing standards, dynamic blocks, Xrefs, and sheet set management.
- Understanding of basic engineering fundamentals, building codes, and applicable safety standards.
- Exposure to DoD/Navy drawing practices, MIL‑SPEC, and Navy technical documentation standards is a strong plus.
Work Arrangement & Compensation
- Employment type: Part-time, Contractor (hybrid / telecommute with Ocean Beach, CA location).
- Salary: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour.
- This role supports Department of Defense / Navy contracts and requires strict adherence to applicable security, conduct, and compliance standards.
Preferred Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and file/version control discipline.
- Good communication skills for cross-functional coordination with engineers, project managers, and contracting officers.
- Demonstrated ability to turn sketches and field notes into precise, code-compliant drawings.
Location & Eligibility
- Authoritative location: Ocean Beach, California (CA), United States.
- Remote/telecommute flexibility available; candidate must meet U.S. citizenship and security clearance requirements to be eligible for DoD/Navy programs.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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