Drafter III

General Dynamics Information Technology
Virginia Beach, VA
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

DRAFTER III


Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Drafter III at GDIT. Here, you’ll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Construction and Support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Drafter III, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of United States Navy. You will play a crucial role in designing network systems to assist in the customers mission.
● Lead/Manage/Support
  • Develop and revise engineering drawings, rack elevations, cable diagrams, and installation packages.
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and drawing baselines.
  • Incorperate engineering changes and field revisions into controlled documentation.
  • Support system installation, modernization, and sustainment efforts.
  • Ensure drawings and documentation are complete, accurate, and ready for execution.

● Collaborate with engineers, installers, technical writers, and project managers.

  • Coordinate with installation teams to verify field conditions and update documentation.
  • support design reviews and project planning activities.
  • Assist in resolving documentation discrepancies and drawing issues.

● Drive accurate and configuration controlled engineering drawings

● Utilize the following tools, skills and techologies:

  • Autodesk AutoCAD (required)
  • Autodesk Inventor (preferred)
  • WireCAD (preferred)
  • Engineering drawing standards and drafting practices.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Drafter III must have:
● Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science
● Experience: 3+ years of related experience
● Technical skills:

  • Technical drafting and design
  • Knowledge of the Shore Installation Process Handbook, SIPH (preferred)
  • Engineering drawing development and revision
  • Mechanical and electrical drawing interpretation
  • Technical documentation support
  • Configuration management and revision control
  • Attention to detail, quality assurance, and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation and drawing tasks

● Security clearance level: Active Secret
● US citizenship required
● Role requirements: On-site full time at JEB Little Creek

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Posted 2026-06-29

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