What's it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding. Our reputation is built on delivering quality products that meet our customer's standards and help protect our U.S. service members. We rely on our team of experts to help make it possible. Right now, we are seeking a CAD Designer who is ready to take their career to the next level.
This is a great opportunity to work along-side experienced professionals who are ready to help you advance your career and support your development. At BAE Systems, we value our workforce and offer competitive salary and benefit packages to help achieve a balanced life. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of and be part of a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation.
As an CAD Designer, you will:
- Assists with designing components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate operations.
- Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal.
- Interpret structural drawings and sketches to convert into pre-fabrication packages using the following programs; AutoCad, Inventor, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office and CAD/CAM Nesting Software for burn-table programs.
- Communicate requirements and designs with Operations and Craft teams and may attend ship checks as needed.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High School Diploma and 3 years work experience or equivalent experience required.
Good working knowledge/experience with AutoCad, Inventor, 3D Drafting and Adobe software
Good working knowledge/experience in blueprint reading
Extensive Computer Skills- Microsoft office
Proficient in math and geometry
Good working knowledge/experience of ships configuration and lay-out
Ability to read and understand work specifications- NAVSEA Standard Items and Military Standards
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to inspect area on ship create legible hand sketches
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Drafting certificate
Shipfitting/welding structural craft experience
Expert knowledge/experience with AutoCad
Expert knowledge/experience in NAVSEA blueprint reading
Proficient with Book of Offsets
Understand NAVSEA Standard Items and Military Standards
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $66017 - $105628
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma and 3 years work experience or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge/experience with AutoCad, Inventor, 3D drafting and Adobe software
- Working knowledge/experience in blueprint reading (NAVSEA/military standards)
- Extensive computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Proficient in math and geometry
- Working knowledge/experience of ships configuration and layout
- Ability to read and understand work specifications (NAVSEA Standard Items and Military Standards)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to inspect ship areas and create legible hand sketches
- Drafting certificate
- Shipfitting/welding structural craft experience
- Expert knowledge/experience with AutoCad
- Expert NAVSEA blueprint reading experience
- Proficient with Book of Offsets
- Understanding of NAVSEA Standard Items and Military Standards (preferred)
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits materials outline comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside an EAP, fertility and transgender care, and HSA-compatible plans with employer HSA contributions noted for 2025.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer matching (varying by business unit) and added financial protections like life and accident insurance are consistently part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave from date of hire, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, backup care, and caregiving resources signal robust support for families.
BAE Systems, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
As the work place continues to evolve, so do we. Remote and hybrid opportunities are available at BAE Systems depending on the nature of the role. Check your job requisition to learn more.

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