Mechanical Designer​/Drafter II - SolidWorks

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 in Solid Works.
• Manage large assemblies in Solid Works.
• Develop 2D Installation & Arrangement drawings in Solid Works 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/mentor Designer/Drafter I coworkers.

• U.S. Citizenship required for obtaining and holding a U.S. security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
• High School Diploma or GED plus Technical School CAD Certificate or an A.S./B.S. degree in Drafting/CAD Design or Engineering discipline.
• Physically capable of conducting ship checks on U.S. Nuclear Submarines:
  • Comfortable in relatively confined spaces.
  • Able to climb vertical ladders (20–25’) within the submarine.
• Three (3) to four (4) years of business experience in:
  • Creating 2D drawings using Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) drafting software application in Solid Works.
  • Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software.
• Solid Works experience.
• AutoCAD experience acceptable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Adobe PDF tools.
• Strong communication skills with customers.
• Experience mentoring junior‑level Drafter/Designers.