Mechanical Designer​/Drafter III - SolidWorks

Job Title

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.

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 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.

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 Solid Works

Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software using Solid Works

AutoCAD experience acceptable

Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint software applications

Adobe PDF tools

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status