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Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Computer Aided Design and Modeling Engineer to support radar system development programs in Colorado Springs, CO.
This is a CAD and drafting-focused role responsible for turning Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) drawings into accurate 2D and 3D models, drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation. The role requires a strong focus on ASME standards, applicable codes, safety compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to produce clear, buildable design packages.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, update, and release 2D drawings and 3D models from concepts, sketches, markups, and calculations using tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Produce complete drawing packages including dimensions, tolerances, bills of materials, material and finish specifications, fastening methods, and installation procedures
- Review drawings and layouts for clarity, completeness, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with ASME standards, applicable codes, and safety requirements
- Incorporate drawing changes into redlines and as-built drawings
- Identify drawing issues and coordinate revisions with engineers
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, systems, project, and construction teams to incorporate changes and resolve issues
- Support drawing reviews, drawing verification, and documentation release using PLM/PDM tools
- Help improve CAD standards, templates, and drafting best practices
This position can be staffed at either a Principal or Sr Principal level, based on the basic qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
- Principal: 5 years with a Bachelor’s in a related field filed, 3 years with a Master’s, or 1 year with a PhD. 4 additional years required in lieu of a degree.
- Sr Principal: 8 years with a Bachelor’s in a related field, 6 years with a Master’s, or 4 years with a PhD. 4 additional years required in lieu of a degree.
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and in scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI
- Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD drafting and modeling using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
- Experience producing fabrication or installation drawings, specifications, and bills of materials in compliance with ASME drafting standards
- Experience with PLM/PDM systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, ENOVIA, or ARAS
- Strong attention to detail, spatial reasoning, technical writing, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related STEM field.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, current and in scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI
- Experience supporting drawing and specification development from COTS provided schematics through as-built documentation
- Experience with Siemens Teamcenter for CAD data management and configuration control
- Experience producing and documenting mechanical hardware interfaces, mounting brackets, cable routing, and cable assemblies
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams and working knowledge of applicable building codes and safety standards
- Familiarity with military or industry documentation standards, including USAF Technical Orders
- Experience with integrated electrical and mechanical systems, including testing and issue resolution
- Experience in a government contracting environment
- Exposure to Agile, Scrum, DevOps, or AI-enabled drafting/modeling assistants
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Computer Aided Design and Modeling Engineer to support radar system development programs in Colorado Springs, CO.
This is a CAD and drafting-focused role responsible for turning Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) drawings into accurate 2D and 3D models, drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation. The role requires a strong focus on ASME standards, applicable codes, safety compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to produce clear, buildable design packages.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, update, and release 2D drawings and 3D models from concepts, sketches, markups, and calculations using tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Produce complete drawing packages including dimensions, tolerances, bills of materials, material and finish specifications, fastening methods, and installation procedures
- Review drawings and layouts for clarity, completeness, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with ASME standards, applicable codes, and safety requirements
- Incorporate drawing changes into redlines and as-built drawings
- Identify drawing issues and coordinate revisions with engineers
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, systems, project, and construction teams to incorporate changes and resolve issues
- Support drawing reviews, drawing verification, and documentation release using PLM/PDM tools
- Help improve CAD standards, templates, and drafting best practices
This position can be staffed at either a Principal or Sr Principal level, based on the basic qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
- Principal: 5 years with a Bachelor’s in a related field filed, 3 years with a Master’s, or 1 year with a PhD. 4 additional years required in lieu of a degree.
- Sr Principal: 8 years with a Bachelor’s in a related field, 6 years with a Master’s, or 4 years with a PhD. 4 additional years required in lieu of a degree.
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and in scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI
- Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD drafting and modeling using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
- Experience producing fabrication or installation drawings, specifications, and bills of materials in compliance with ASME drafting standards
- Experience with PLM/PDM systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, ENOVIA, or ARAS
- Strong attention to detail, spatial reasoning, technical writing, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related STEM field.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, current and in scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI
- Experience supporting drawing and specification development from COTS provided schematics through as-built documentation
- Experience with Siemens Teamcenter for CAD data management and configuration control
- Experience producing and documenting mechanical hardware interfaces, mounting brackets, cable routing, and cable assemblies
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams and working knowledge of applicable building codes and safety standards
- Familiarity with military or industry documentation standards, including USAF Technical Orders
- Experience with integrated electrical and mechanical systems, including testing and issue resolution
- Experience in a government contracting environment
- Exposure to Agile, Scrum, DevOps, or AI-enabled drafting/modeling assistants
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell12
- Northrop Grumman4
- American Honda Motor3
- Sinclair Community College2
- Pall1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Science & Research
- Aerospace & Defense
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in Computer-Aided design manager jobs.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, or CATIA with demonstrated team-level workflow management
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, industrial design, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of CAD experience with at least two in a supervisory or lead role
- Experience developing and enforcing CAD standards, templates, and file management protocols
- Familiarity with PDM or PLM systems such as Vault, ENOVIA, or Windchill for data control
- Knowledge of GD&T principles and relevant industry standards such as ASME Y14.5 or ISO 19650
Tips for Your Computer-Aided Design Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to software stacks
Hiring managers scan for the exact CAD platforms their team uses. List every tool you've managed workflows in, from AutoCAD and SolidWorks to Revit and CATIA, and note the version or release year where you can.
Quantify the teams and deliverables you led
Computer-aided design manager roles are management positions first. Replace vague bullets like 'supervised drafters' with the number of direct reports you managed and the scale of projects you delivered on time.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists computer-aided design manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for industry-specific CAD standards
Job postings in aerospace will expect ASME Y14.5 GD&T fluency, while construction roles lean on BIM execution plans and ISO 19650. Search by industry keyword alongside the job title to surface openings that match your specialty.
Prepare a portfolio of process improvements
Interviewers for CAD manager roles care less about individual drawings than about how you standardized templates, reduced revision cycles, or migrated a team to a new platform. Bring two or three documented examples you can walk through.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In the offer stage, clarify whether you'll own tool licensing decisions, headcount, and training budgets before accepting. Those responsibilities signal real authority and affect your leverage in future performance reviews.
Computer-Aided Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most computer-aided design managers?
The most active employers for computer-aided design managers right now are Burns & McDonnell, Northrop Grumman, and American Honda Motor, and the most openings are in Ohio, Colorado, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, aerospace, and large engineering consultancies tend to post the most roles consistently.
How many computer-aided design manager jobs are remote?
About 25% of computer-aided design manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on coordination this role often requires. Sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include BIM coordination, standards development, and roles at software-forward engineering firms that rely on cloud-based CAD platforms.
How do you become a computer-aided design manager?
Start by building deep proficiency in at least one major CAD platform and working on progressively complex projects as a drafter or designer. Move into a lead or senior role where you mentor junior staff and own file standards. Develop project management skills, document your process improvements, and pursue a relevant bachelor's degree or professional certification if you don't already hold one.
Can you get hired as a computer-aided design manager with little experience?
Direct manager roles are competitive without supervisory experience, but you can build toward one by taking on informal leadership in your current position, volunteering to own CAD standards documentation, or leading a software migration project. Employers in smaller firms or rapidly growing companies sometimes promote strong senior designers who demonstrate initiative, organizational skill, and the ability to train others.
What does the computer-aided design manager interview process look like?
Most processes include a recruiter screen, a technical interview focused on your CAD platform expertise and standards knowledge, and a management-focused interview where you walk through how you've led teams or resolved workflow bottlenecks. Some employers add a practical exercise asking you to review a drawing set for compliance issues or propose a CAD standards framework. Final rounds typically involve a hiring manager or department director.
Where can I find and apply to computer-aided design manager jobs?
You can find and apply to computer-aided design manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry, software background, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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