Mechanical Designer/Drafter II
Job in
Yantic, Connecticut, 06389, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
Listing for:
American Systems
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
- 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 coworkers.
- 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
- 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
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $49,600.00/Yr.
- USD $82,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. 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.
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