Mechanical Designer/Drafter II role creating and managing 3D models and 2D installation/arrangement drawings in SolidWorks for U.S. Navy nuclear submarine programs. You’ll support AMERICAN SYSTEMS, an employee-owned federal government contractor, by performing ship checks, interpreting government-furnished data, and producing Mil-Spec compliant deliverables. Standout perk: employee-owned company supporting national priority programs.
- Employee-owned federal government contractor
- Work on U.S. Navy submarines
- Mentor junior designers/drafters
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, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
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 coworkers.
Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD 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
- Solidworks experience
- AutoCAD experience acceptable
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint software applications
- Adobe PDF tools
- Communication with customers
- Mentorship to junior level Drafter/Designers
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status