Sr. CAD Design Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-04-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.  

The Mechanical Engineering department leads in the mechanical hardware design, development, and production of weapons systems. We use state-of-the-art tools, processes, and technology, with capabilities encompassing a broad range of technical disciplines, including product engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials engineering, analysis and test, rapid hardware development/builds and configuration and data management documentation.

The Mechanical Products Team is seeking a Sr. CAD Design Engineer in the Shipboard Effectors Department. This position is located on-site in Huntsville, AL.

What You Will Do:

• Plan, lay-out, draw, and revise detailed part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings from basic layouts, references, and data.
• Complete details of major layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices using computer aided design systems.
• Determine scaling, inserts necessary reference datums, center and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning.
• Prepare complete production detail drawings. Develop design drawings according to engineering sketches and proposal specifications. 
• Solve routine problems of varying scope and complexity following established policies and procedures with minimal direction or supervision.  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. An Advance Degree in a related field and minimum three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Advanced experience of CREO Parametric (Pro/Engineer) solid modeling CAD tool and considerable knowledge of Windchill data management (PDM) tool.
• Experience using, interpreting, applying, and making decisions regarding the application of documentation specifications such as MIL-STD-31000, ASME Y14.5M, ASME Y14.24, and ASME Y14.100.
• Experience being able to apply and make decisions regarding Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and perform first order tolerance analysis

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Able to identify and correct design, model, or drawing errors/omissions/deficiencies and recommend corrective actions or improvements

• Experience with variety of CAD software programs such as Solidworks, CATIA, NX, Inventor, AutoCAD, etc.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn and use internal tools

• Effective interpersonal, communication and networking skills, ability to work well with others including customers and suppliers 

• Motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work in a team environment with timely problem resolution utilizing a professional, positive, proactive attitude, strong customer focus, and a desire to help others

• Ability to recognize roadblocks/issues and elevate/suggest appropriate corrective action

• Strong attention to detail and work ethic

• Working knowledge of:
  • Drafting Standards, Mechanical Engineering Process for documentation preparation
  • Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering processes and procedures
  • Machine shop and hand tools

• Candidate will have a complete understanding of basic principles, theories and conce