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Drafter​/CAD Operator ; Entry Level

Job in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, USA
Listing for: General Dynamics Information Technology
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Drafter/CAD Operator I (Entry Level)

Overview

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills: 2D CAD, CAD Drawings, Design and Development

Certifications: None

Experience: 0 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Job Description

Drafter/CAD Operator I

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Drafter/CAD Operator I supporting multiple government customers. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

We are seeking self-motivated individuals with strong communication skills and a passion to gain professional experience and knowledge in a team environment. You should be a detail-oriented professional, understand the importance of meeting personal and team commitments and be flexible in adapting to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities
  • Communicate and coordinate project activities with internal team members
  • Work with the team to prepare drawings from engineering and/or field markups for designers and engineers and coordinate CAD for projects
  • Assist the Shipboard Installation Planning Team by completing drawing trackers in excel
What Youll Need to Succeed
  • Education: High School Diploma/GED
  • Required Experience: 0-2 years of related experience
  • Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance
  • Required

    Skills and Abilities:

    Knowledge of 2D CAD, ability to read structural and electrical drawings, able to create CAD drawings from hand sketches, proficient use of office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
  • Preferred

    Skills:

    3D CAD, Vizio, knowledge of marine industry and marine vocabulary
  • Location: Chesapeake, VA, 23320
  • US Citizenship

    Required:

    Yes
What GDIT Offers
  • Hybrid work week (2 days remote, 3 days in office)
  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Paid vacation and holidays

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $17.57 - $23.00. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Schedule and Location
  • Scheduled Weekly

    Hours:

    40
  • Travel Required: 10-25%
  • Telecommuting Options: Hybrid
  • Work Location: USA VA Chesapeake

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, dental and vision plans, and a 401(k) with company matching. We offer flexible work weeks where possible and various paid time off, disability, life and other benefits. Total Rewards are reviewed regularly to reflect what our employees value.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development.

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Position Requirements
Less than 1 Year work experience
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