Electrical Designer​/Drafter II

Electrical Designer/Drafter II

Location:

US-VA-Mc Lean

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Category:
Engineering

Position Type:
Full-Time

Remote:
No

Clearance Required:

Secret

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.

The Electrical Designer/Drafter II is a position that supports electrical design and drafting efforts for United States Navy submarine programs and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) s. Under the guidance of senior design personnel, the Electrical Designer/Drafter II develops and updates technical drawings, conducts ship checks, and assists with submarine electrical design documentation in accordance with U.S. Navy and company standards. This role offers a clear pathway to advancement into Electrical Designer III and higher-level engineering support positions through hands‑on experience, training, and demonstrated performance.

This position is 100% Onsite

• 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.
• Perform analysis on 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 United States Navy submarines to collect field data and verify existing configurations.
• Update and revise drawings using redline input from senior Designer/Drafter personnel.
• Perform self‑checks of drawings and models to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to submittal.
• Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate review comments into assigned drawings.
• Maintain organized electronic design files and adhere to configuration management and document control processes.
• Communicate effectively 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 (QMS) procedures and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Comply with all safety, security, export control, and confidentiality requirements when working in office, shipyard, and onboard environments.

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War (DoW) Secret Clearance.
• Associate's degree in electronic engineering technology or other Electrical/Electronic related 2-year degree program. Additional years of experience accepted in leiu of degree
• At least 2 years of experience in Autodesk AutoCAD or similar 2D drafting software
• Basic understanding of electrical/electronic engineering principles.
• Basic Circuit Design and Analysis
• 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 United States Navy submarines.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders ranging from 20 to 25 feet unassisted.
• Work may be performed in offices, shipyards, and onboard submarine environments.
• May require travel to Navy facilities and shipyards (estimated 5-10% of time).

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $25.35/Hr.

- USD $31/Hr. 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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