Electrical Designer/Drafter III

American Systems • Norwich, CT

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Five (5) to Six (6) years business experience in: Creating 2D drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafting software application Autodesk AutoCAD® desired but not required Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software Autodesk Inventor® desired but not required: SOLIDWORKS® experience acceptable Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint software applications Adobe PDF tools Communication with customers Mentorship to junior level Drafter/Designers

Nice To Haves

• Creating 2D drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafting software application Autodesk AutoCAD® desired but not required
• Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software Autodesk Inventor® desired but not required: SOLIDWORKS® experience acceptable

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
• Develop 2D Installation & Arrangement drawings: 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.

Benefits

• AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees