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Job ID: 2610900
Location: San Diego, CA, US
Date Posted: 2026-04-01
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: CAD/Design Engr
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is under contract to support Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) Code 56770 and their support as the ISEA and Technical Design Agent to the Electronic Harbor Security System (EHSS). The EHSS project directly supports the Navy's mission to protect U.S. Navy assets in port from waterborne attacks. The EHSS is an integrated system composed of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) hardware and software components designed for continuous use. The EHSS has been installed at over twenty (20) locations worldwide and is being installed at additional sites and upgraded at existing sites during the period of performance.
SAIC is seeking a CAD/Design Engineer to support EHSS project related activities. In this role, you will be working with EHSS Technical Leads and other staff in the execution of directed activities. This role is ON-SITE located in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area.
JOB DUTIES:
Create mechanical, electrical and cable drawing packages.
Create assembly, installation and layout drawing packages.
Create network diagrams with serial and IP connections.
Create 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.
Update and modify drawings from Engineering change orders.
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.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
Location: San Diego, CA, US
Date Posted: 2026-04-01
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: CAD/Design Engr
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is under contract to support Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) Code 56770 and their support as the ISEA and Technical Design Agent to the Electronic Harbor Security System (EHSS). The EHSS project directly supports the Navy's mission to protect U.S. Navy assets in port from waterborne attacks. The EHSS is an integrated system composed of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) hardware and software components designed for continuous use. The EHSS has been installed at over twenty (20) locations worldwide and is being installed at additional sites and upgraded at existing sites during the period of performance.
SAIC is seeking a CAD/Design Engineer to support EHSS project related activities. In this role, you will be working with EHSS Technical Leads and other staff in the execution of directed activities. This role is ON-SITE located in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area.
JOB DUTIES:
Create mechanical, electrical and cable drawing packages.
Create assembly, installation and layout drawing packages.
Create network diagrams with serial and IP connections.
Create 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.
Update and modify drawings from Engineering change orders.
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.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience.
- Must be able to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance at start
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance after start
- AutoCAD and SolidWorks proficiently required.
- Experience with ASME drawing standards.
- Experience in C4I System environments.
- Experience with NAVWAR/SPAWAR Drafting standards.
- Familiar with Drawing Requirements Manual (DRM) is a plus but not required.
- Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is a plus but not required.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
Salary : $80,001 - $120,000