Mechanical Designer/Drafter III - SolidWorks
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Mechanical Designer/Drafter III - SolidWorks
Location
Norwich, CT, US
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
July 6, 2027
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
## 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.
This position is 100% Onsite.
## 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
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct ship checks on SSN 688/688I Class, SEAWOLF Class, VIRGINIA Class, and OHIO Class submarines.
- Research 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 ASME Y14.5.
- Develop Lists of Material (LOM).
- Interpret Government Furnished Information (GFI) to meet design requirements.
- Supervise, aid, and mentor Designer/Drafter I & II coworkers.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Technical School CAD Certificate
- A.S. or B.S. Degree in Drafting / CAD Design or Engineering discipline
Skills Required
SolidWorksCAD3D Modeling2D DrawingGD&TASME Y14.5Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe PDFMentoringAttention to detailAutoCAD
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