Drafter and CAD Operator III
Full-time
North Charleston, SC, USA
USD 40,001-80k / year
Drafter and CAD Operator III
Job ID: 2618088
Location: North Charleston, SC, United States
Date Posted: Oct 20, 2026
Category: Wage Determination (SCA)
Subcategory: Service Contract Act
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a self-motivated and efficient Drafter / CAD Operator III for our CANES team in North Charleston, SC.
The Drafter / CAD Operator will be responsible for providing design and drafting support to complete assembly models and drawings.
The Drafter / CAD Operator will be an integral part of the team creating/updating Technical Data Packages (TDPs); being familiar with ASME standards, Technical Data Packages, and military drawing standards desired.
The Drafter / CAD Operator will coordinate frequently with the drafting team lead for current assignments, as well as coordinating with the project engineer(s), to meet the customer demands.
Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Adobe Pro is required.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:
- High school education or equivalent (GED) and four (4) years related experience; OR Associates degree in related discipline and two (2) years related experience.
- Two (2) years minimum experience designing with SolidWorks, or similar 3D modeling software, and AutoCAD.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
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Candidate must be a US Citizen. with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-31000, Department of Defense (DoD) and industry documentation standards for Engineering and Design.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical drawing creation and review.
- Strong technical, interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
- Candidate must have the ability to operate effectively in a team environment and able to take direction and constructive criticism.
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
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. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.