Job Description

Mechanical Designer/Drafter III - SolidWorks

Location


US-CT-Norwich

ID


2026-4635

Category


Engineering

Position Type


Full-Time

Remote


No

Clearance Required


Secret

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

This position is 100% Onsite.

Responsibilities

Conduct ship checks on SSN 688/688I Class, SEAWOLF Class, VIRGINIA Class and OHIO Class (SSBN/SSGN) Class submarines.
• Conduct research of submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System.
• Create 3D solid models to optimize mechanical designs in SolidWorks.
• Manage large assemblies in SolidWorks.
• Develop 2D Installation & Arrangement drawings in SolidWorks and in accordance with Military Specifications.
• Utilize Standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practice as defined by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME Y14.5).
• Develop Lists of Material (LOM).
• Interpret Government Furnished Information (GFI) to meet design requirements.
• Supervise/aid/mentor Designer/Drafter I & II coworkers.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• High School Diploma or GED and: Technical School CAD Certificate or A.S. / B.S. Degree in Drafting / CAD Design or Engineering discipline
• Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines:
• Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces
• Able to climb vertical ladders (20' - 25') within the submarine
• Three (3) to four (4) years business experience in:
  • Creating 2D drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafting software application in SolidWorks
  • Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software using SolidWorks
• AutoCAD experience acceptable
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint software applications
• Adobe PDF tools

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Remote work

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