Mechanical Designer​/Drafter II

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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.

• 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

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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