CACI International

Quality Assurance and CAD Specialist

CACI International • $63K — $129K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in CAD design/drafting and quality assurance; 3-5 years preferred within dual discipline roles.
  • Proficient in PTC Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM with a focus on military data standards.
  • Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-31000 for Technical Data Package development.
  • Familiarity with engineering principles, drafting standards, and material specifications.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct inspections and quality checks on hardware, documentation, and deliverables.
  • Review product requirements for compliance with established standards and specifications.
  • Execute test procedures and document results for validation and verification.
  • Identify and track defects, discrepancies, and non-conformances until resolution.
  • Collaborate with engineering and QA teams for quality assurance throughout development cycles.
  • Develop and update 2D/3D CAD models, assemblages, and engineering drawings.
  • Review drawings for accuracy and compliance with technical requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options.
  • Wellness and financial support programs.
  • Retirement benefits and family support resources.
  • Continuing education opportunities.
  • Flexible work-life balance through competitive time-off benefits.
Full Job Description
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

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

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

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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