AI summary
Mechanical Designer/Drafter III role creating and updating 3D models and 2D installation/arrangement drawings for U.S. Navy submarine programs using SolidWorks. American Systems Corporation is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs. Standout requirement/perk: hands-on ship checks aboard nuclear submarines (with DoD Secret clearance eligibility).
Key skills
SolidWorks (3D solid modeling)SolidWorks large assembly management2D installation & arrangement drawingsASME Y14.5 GD&TAdvanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) SystemLists of Material (LOM) developmentInterpreting Government Furnished Information (GFI)AutoCADMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)Adobe PDF tools
Salary not listed — comparable US Mechanical Designer/Drafter III roles (defense/CT area) typically pay around $70k–$95k base, depending on clearance and experience.
You'll thrive here if you’re a SolidWorks-heavy CAD designer who can work to military specs, support submarine ship checks in confined/vertical environments, and mentor junior drafters while meeting security clearance requirements.
Why apply
- Employee-owned federal contractor
- Supports national priority programs
- Work on US Navy submarines
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, 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 & II 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 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