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KBR, Inc.

Spacecraft CAD Design Lead

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$154K - $230K/yr

You will assist the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with coordination of design efforts across a team of designers and engineers, oversee complex CAD assemblies, and ensure all flight hardware translates ...

SOLTESZ

CAD Systems Administrator

Rockville, MD · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Coordinate with IT and engineering teams on deployments, license management, and system compliance. * Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and CAD leads to streamline production workflows ...

KBR

Spacecraft CAD Design Lead

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$154K - $230K/yr

You willassist the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with coordination of design efforts across a team of designers and engineers, oversee complex CAD assemblies, and ensure all flight hardware translates ...

Tate Access Floors Inc

CAD Designer/Drafter

Columbia, MD · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Iterating previous CAD models and adapting current ones to match the requested changes/improvements ... Collaborates directly with engineers to arrive at designs/solutions. * Reviews drawings for ...

Tate

CAD Designer/Drafter

Columbia, MD · On-site

$60K/yr

Sales Engineering Location : Columbia, MD About Us At Tate, we are passionate about everything we ... About the Role The CAD Designer/Drafter is responsible for taking inputs provided by sales and R&D ...

Actalent

Civil Cad Technician

Ashburn, VA

$60K - $75K/yr

Civil Design Engineer / CAD Technician The Civil Design Engineer / CAD Technician will support land development projects in the Ashburn, VA area, focusing on the design of industrial, commercial, and ...

Actalent

Civil CAD Technician

Ashburn, VA

$60K - $75K/yr

Civil Design Engineer / CAD Technician The Civil Design Engineer / CAD Technician will support land development projects in the Ashburn, VA area, focusing on the design of industrial, commercial, and ...

Structural

CAD Designer

Washington, DC

$28/hr

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIESdevelops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and ... As a CAD Technician, you will be accountable for preparing complex drawings of structures and ...

Vets2PM

CAD/Revit Drafter - Level II

Arlington, VA · On-site

$42.50 - $52/hr

Draft and revise 2D AutoCAD drawings and 3D Revit models based on sketches, redlines, and markups from engineers and project managers. * Convert legacy CAD or MicroStation files into Revit, ensuring ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for cad engineer in Washington is $105,478.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,300.00 and $135,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cad Engineer vs Mechanical Drafter?

AspectCad EngineerMechanical Drafter
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, CAD certificationsAssociate's or diploma in drafting, CAD training
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, engineering firms, manufacturing companiesArchitectural and engineering drafting departments
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, product design, constructionArchitectural, mechanical, and manufacturing industries

Cad Engineers and Mechanical Drafters both work with CAD software, but Cad Engineers focus on designing and analyzing engineering projects, while Mechanical Drafters create detailed technical drawings. Cad Engineers typically have a broader role involving engineering principles, whereas Mechanical Drafters specialize in drafting detailed mechanical components.

What is a CAD engineer?

A CAD engineer is a highly skilled technician that works with computer-aided design (CAD) computer software. In this career, you specialize in designing complex buildings, machinery, and even automobiles using programs like AutoCAD. You may work with both two dimensional and three-dimensional designs. 2D modeling is referred to as surface modeling, as opposed to solid modeling, which is the 3D approach. Your job duties include creating detailed designs on your computer, translating design requirements into a finalized design specification, and presenting your designs to customers and management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CAD engineer?

To thrive as a CAD Engineer, you need a solid understanding of engineering principles, proficiency in drafting and design, and typically a degree in mechanical, civil, or related engineering fields. Expertise in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA, and familiarity with industry standards are essential, with certifications in these tools often preferred. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with teams and translate concepts into precise technical drawings. These competencies ensure the accurate and efficient development of design projects, reducing errors and streamlining product development.
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Infographic showing various Cad Engineer job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,478 per year, or $50.7 per hour.

Spacecraft CAD Design Lead

KBR, Inc.

Greenbelt, MD • On-site

$154K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

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Spacecraft CAD Design Lead
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We are seeking an experienced Spacecraft CAD Design Lead to drive the end-to-end mechanical design for a new NASA mission. You will assist the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with coordination of design efforts across a team of designers and engineers, oversee complex CAD assemblies, and ensure all flight hardware translates seamlessly from preliminary concept through Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR) and into final launch site delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design Ownership: Support the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with the layout, packaging and interface development for flight spacecraft and science instrument subsystems using Dassault SolidWorks.

  • Team Leadership: Assist the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead in managing a team of Mechanical Designers and Engineers; provide training, mentoring, develop CAD implantation plan, set modeling best practices, assign design tasks, set design release deadlines and priorities.

  • Project Support: Attend and report status at weekly mechanical status meetings, support preparation for key project design reviews.

  • Design Review: Review models for compliance with CAD standards, review designs for interface alignments, interferences, mass properties, review drawings for compliance with drawing standards and proper dimensioning and tolerancing.

  • Interface Control: Develop and maintain Mechanical Interface Control Drawings (MICDs) and assist with tracking of mass properties.

  • Configuration Management (CM): Work with the CM team to apply CM controls on design products. Perform preliminary reviews of design products in preparation for review and design release in the CM system. Support final review and approval for design release.

  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Oversee application of WindChill PLM system to maintain design configurations.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Design or in leu of a related technical discipline.

  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in aerospace/defense 3D CAD design, with at least 3 years in a team lead or management capacity.

  • Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Dassault SolidWorks. Experience with PTC Creo. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

  • CAD Proficiency: Proficient with management of large assemblies, use of simplified reps, shrinkwraps, start part setup, layer control, Mechanical Interface Control Drawings (MICDs), mass properties tracking.

  • Drafting Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with Engineering Drawing Practices per ASME Y14.1 and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.

  • Product Data Management: Proficient with PTC WindChill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and Configuration Management (CM) systems.

  • Core Skills: Ability to work well in a team environment. Good verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated, self-starter. Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changes. Ability to multi-task. Good organizational skills.

  • Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder due to government and ITAR/export control regulations.

Preferred Skills:
  • Hands-on experience with spacecraft hardware through environmental testing and into launch.

  • Familiarity with spacecraft harness routing and thermal treatments.

  • Experience with modeling of sheet metal, piping, cabling, routed systems.

  • Experience or familiarity with Generative Design practices and software such as nTop or equivalent.

  • Knowledge and experience with Engineering Change Order CAD and CM processes.

Basic Compensation:
$154,000 - $230,900
The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, and in consideration of internal parity
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Click here to learn more: https://careers.kbr.com/us/en/kbr-benefits
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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

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Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998

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