Electrical Designer/Drafter

AMERICAN SYSTEMS•Norwich, CT

32d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Designer/Drafter supports electrical design and drafting for United States Navy submarine programs and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). Working under the guidance of senior design personnel, this role develops and updates technical drawings, conducts ship checks, and assists with submarine electrical design documentation in accordance with U.S. Navy and company standards. Hands-on experience, training, and demonstrated performance provide a pathway to higher-level engineering support positions. The position is 100% onsite. Work may take place in offices, shipyards, and aboard submarines, and may require travel to Navy facilities and shipyards estimated at 5–10% of the time. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War Secret Clearance, which AMERICAN SYSTEMS will pay for and sponsor upon hire.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War Secret Clearance.
Associate’s degree in electronic engineering technology or another electrical/electronic-related two-year degree program.
Basic understanding of electrical/electronic engineering principles.
Basic circuit design and analysis skills.
Understanding of electrical power and data network systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic specifications and technical drawings.
Physically capable of conducting ship checks aboard U.S. Navy submarines.
Comfortable working in confined spaces.
Ability to climb vertical ladders ranging from 20 to 25 feet unassisted.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD or similar 2D drafting software is desired but not required.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Research submarine construction using ship construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Develop 2D electrical cabling diagrams, system interface diagrams, and wiring tables in accordance with applicable standards.
Analyze submarine electrical power distribution systems and perform voltage-drop and load-balancing calculations.
Develop, update, and maintain Lists of Material (LOM).
Apply basic electrical engineering and drafting principles to support design solutions.
Conduct ship checks on U.S. Navy submarines to collect field data and verify existing configurations.
Update and revise drawings using redline input from senior Designer/Drafter personnel.
Self-check drawings and models for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submittal.
Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate review comments into assigned drawings.
Maintain organized electronic design files and follow configuration-management and document-control processes.
Communicate with engineers, designers, and program team members to clarify design intent and task requirements.
Track assigned tasks, meet scheduled deliverables, and provide status updates to senior design staff or project leaders.
Follow company quality management system procedures and support continuous improvement efforts.
Comply with safety, security, export-control, and confidentiality requirements in office, shipyard, and onboard environments.