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Drafter

Booz Allen Hamilton

California, MDFull-time$55–126K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$55–126K/yr
Location
California, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

The Drafter develops detailed design specifications for products and structures, including dimensions, materials, and procedures. The role applies functional and industry knowledge to solve moderately scoped problems under general supervision and provides guidance to less experienced team members. Candidates need drafting experience with electronic and mechanical systems, CAD tools, and a multi-discipline team environment. The position offers a stated annualized compensation range and benefits.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electronic Systems Drafting, requiredMechanical Systems Drafting, requiredAutoCAD, requiredSolidWorks, requiredMultidisciplinary Teamwork, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredOneDrive, requiredSharePoint, requiredMicrosoft Teams, requiredTeam Leadership, nice to haveDocument Control, nice to haveDesign File Control, nice to havePDM Systems, nice to haveLow-Complexity Component Design, nice to haveModerate-Complexity Component Design, nice to haveCAD Analysis, nice to haveCAD Simulation, nice to haveDrawing Standards, nice to haveDrawing Templates, nice to haveOperating Procedures, nice to haveAudio Systems, nice to haveVisual Systems, nice to haveInformation Technology Systems, nice to haveCommunication Systems, nice to have

Qualifications

HS Diploma or GED + 9+ Years Detailed Design Drawings and Specifications, Associate's + 7+ Years, or Bachelor's + 3+ Years, requiredSecret Clearance Eligibility, requiredSecret Clearance, nice to haveCertified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP), nice to haveAutodesk Certified Professional for AutoCAD or Inventor, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

DrafterThe Opportunity: Develop detailed design specifications for products and structures. Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures. Apply specific functional knowledge and working or general industry knowledge. Assist in the development of solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work under general supervision and provide guidance for less experienced team members.

You Have:

  • Experience providing drafting support for electronic and mechanical systems
  • Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
  • Experience working within a multi-discipline team environment
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Office, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams tool suite
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • HS diploma or GED and 9+ years of experience developing detailed design drawings and specifications, Associate’s degree and 7+ years of experience developing detailed design drawings and specifications, or Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience developing detailed design drawings and specifications

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience leading a team of drafters to complete project objectives
  • Experience with document and design file control
  • Experience using a PDM system to manage drawing packages, including AutoDesk Vault or SolidWorks PDM
  • Experience designing low and moderate complex components
  • Experience with CAD analysis or simulation
  • Experience working with existing or creating new drawing standards, templates, and operating procedures
  • Experience with audio, visual, information technology, or communication systems
  • Secret clearance
  • AutoCAD or SolidWorks Certification such as Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) Certification
  • Autodesk Certified Professional for AutoCAD or Inventor Certification

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,300.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

How this job compares

Set against the 424 open CAD Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$55–126K/yr
  • US median$80–125K/yr117 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $91K, is 14% below the US median midpoint ($105K) — in the middle half of CAD Designer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open CAD Designer jobs in Maryland and 424 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; CAD Designer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (333 postings).
Education
64 of the 424 open CAD Designer jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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