Mechanical Designer/Drafter II - SolidWorks

  • AMERICAN SYSTEMS
  • Norwich, Connecticut
  • Full Time

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 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

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Job ID: 514531395
Originally Posted on: 3/22/2026

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