Quality Assurance and CAD Specialist

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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA
In-Office
63K-130K Annually
Mid level
Information Technology • Consulting • Defense
The Role
Provides quality assurance and CAD support for hardware and engineering deliverables. Performs inspections, audits, testing, defect tracking, and corrective-action support while developing and reviewing 2D/3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, bills of materials, and technical data packages using Creo and Windchill. Ensures compliance with engineering, military, configuration-management, and drafting standards while collaborating with engineers and program leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Quality Assurance and CAD Specialist

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The QA & CAD Support Specialist will provide dual discipline support across quality assurance workflows and computer aided design activities within the program’s hardware and deliverable development lifecycle. This role ensures that products, drawings, and documentation meet established quality standards while supporting engineers with accurate, compliant CAD artifacts. This role is critical to ensuring design accuracy and deliverable quality across the program’s lifecycle. The candidate will help reduce rework, improve reliability of final products, and accelerate engineering throughput through accurate CAD support.
 

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance (QA) Duties


•            Perform inspections, verifications, and quality checks on hardware, documentation, and deliverables.
•            Review product requirements and ensure compliance with program standards and specifications.
•            Execute test procedures and document results to support validation and verification (V&V).
•            Identify defects, discrepancies, and non-conformances; track issues through resolution.
•            Support continuous improvement by recommending corrective actions and process enhancements.
•            Collaborate with engineering, program management, and QA leadership to ensure quality across development cycles.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Duties
•            Develop and update 2D/3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
•            Prepare shop drawings, design documentation, and layouts needed for fabrication and prototyping.
•            Ensure CAD outputs align with industry standards, program specifications, and configuration management requirements.
•            Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with technical requirements.
•            Support engineers by transforming conceptual designs into finalized technical CAD artifacts.
Required Qualifications

Technical Skills
•            Experience utilizing PTC Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM to develop, audit, and release complex 3D parametric models and 2D detailed assembly drawings in strict compliance with ASME Y14.100 and military data standards.
•            Comprehensive knowledge of MIL-STD-31000 for Technical Data Package (TDP) development , with proven experience generating, structuring, and maintaining TDP artifacts—including 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and specifications

using PTC Creo and Windchill

•            Understanding of engineering principles, drafting standards, material specifications, and fabrication methods.

•            Experience executing QA procedures, inspections, audits, or test plans.
•            Ability to read, interpret, and produce technical drawings, schematics, and documentation.

Experience
•            3–5 years of combined experience in CAD design/drafting and quality assurance (or 2+ years in each discipline individually).
•            Experience supporting hardware, prototyping, or engineering development environments preferred.
•            Familiarity with configuration management and quality documentation practices.
•            Active TS/SCI clearance

Soft Skills
•            Strong attention to detail and accuracy in both QA documentation and CAD outputs.
•            Analytical and problem solving mindset, able to identify issues and recommend solutions.
•            Effective communication skills for cross team collaboration.
•            Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a dynamic, fast paced program environment.
Preferred Qualifications

•            Experience supporting DoD or government engineering programs.
•            Knowledge of testing methodologies, inspection plans, and quality management systems.
•            Ability to contribute to design reviews and provide CAD/QA insights


 

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$63,300 - 129,700 USD

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Skills Required

  • Experience using PTC Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM to develop, audit, and release complex 3D parametric models and 2D assembly drawings
  • Knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and military data standards
  • Knowledge and experience with MIL-STD-31000 Technical Data Package development, including CAD models, drawings, bills of materials, and specifications
  • Understanding of engineering principles, drafting standards, material specifications, and fabrication methods
  • Experience executing quality assurance procedures, inspections, audits, or test plans
  • Ability to read, interpret, and produce technical drawings, schematics, and documentation
  • 3–5 years of combined CAD design/drafting and quality assurance experience, or 2+ years in each discipline individually
  • Experience supporting hardware, prototyping, or engineering development environments
  • Familiarity with configuration management and quality documentation practices
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, communication, prioritization, and multitasking skills
  • Experience supporting DoD or government engineering programs
  • Knowledge of testing methodologies, inspection plans, and quality management systems
  • Ability to contribute to design reviews and provide CAD/QA insights

CACI International Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CACI International Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by CACI International Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength — Pay is supported by a broad set of health-plan options across multiple national carriers, with telemedicine and tax-advantaged accounts included. Dental and vision choices are also described as multi-option, which strengthens overall coverage breadth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off is available for many salaried-exempt roles, while hourly roles accrue PTO, creating multiple time-off pathways by employment class. Paid disability coverage, fixed holidays, and paid leave programs (including parental leave and other leave types) further round out time-off and leave coverage.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match structure described as 50% up to 8% of pay (effective 4%) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount. Tuition reimbursement and certification support also add to the overall rewards package that complements core retirement benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
17,673 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

CACI’s approximately 23,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

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