What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafter-CAD Operator IV position at SAIC?
Job ID 2616177
Location Crane, IN, US
Date Posted 2026-08-27
Category Wage Determination (SCA)
Subcategory Service Contract Act
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 seeking an experienced CAD Drafter to provide technical and engineering support in Crane, IN. This role involves the development of new drawings for systems, fixtures, and components, as well as the management and modification of existing drawings to incorporate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). Additionally, this position requires the recreation of OEM drawings to incorporate ECPs when source files are unavailable.
The selected candidate will
The ideal candidate must possess the following skills
Location Crane, IN, US
Date Posted 2026-08-27
Category Wage Determination (SCA)
Subcategory Service Contract Act
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 seeking an experienced CAD Drafter to provide technical and engineering support in Crane, IN. This role involves the development of new drawings for systems, fixtures, and components, as well as the management and modification of existing drawings to incorporate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). Additionally, this position requires the recreation of OEM drawings to incorporate ECPs when source files are unavailable.
The selected candidate will
- Design systems, fixtures, and components with attention to mechanical and electrical integration
- Modify existing drawings to include Engineering Change Proposals and recreate original manufacturer drawings in cases where source files are not provided
- Perform detailed reviews of drawings created by other engineers, ensuring cost-effective manufacturability, compliance with standards, and overall accuracy
- Ensure all drawings and designs adhere to industry standards, including ASME, IPC, and other relevant guidelines
- Utilize industry-standard drafting and engineering design software to develop and edit detailed mechanical and electrical drawings, delivering final products in editable native electronic formats
- Work closely with other engineers and project stakeholders to ensure successful design implementation and project execution
The ideal candidate must possess the following skills
- HS a minimum of 4 years of experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modeling and drafting software
- Proficient experience with GD&T principles, ensuring accurate specifications and design interpretation
- Familiarity with ASME, IPC, and other relevant standard sets for the creation and verification of mechanical and electrical drawings
- Skilled in preparing, reviewing, and managing drawings in native editable electronic formats, ensuring proper version control and traceability
- Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough quality reviews and make recommendations for design improvements regarding efficiency, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness
- Experience with Solid Edge CAD software is highly desirable
- Proficiency in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical and electrical system designs
- Demonstrated ability to recreate complex original equipment manufacturer (OEM) drawings in the absence of native files
- An Interim Secret clearance is required to start
- The candidate must have the ability to obtain and hold a finalized Secret clearance