Drafter​/CAD Operator IV; Tactical Navigation Systems

Drafter/CAD Operator IV (Tactical Navigation Systems)

SOLVERE is seeking a Drafter/CAD Operator IV to provide technical drawing and documentation support for tactical navigation systems installed aboard U.S. Navy surface and submarine platforms. Personnel in this role produce Level III Technical Data Package (TDP) drawings, installation/as-built drawings, interface diagrams, and engineering documentation in support of the NIWC Atlantic PNT In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA). This is a Key Personnel position requires proficiency in CAD tools and adherence to current TDP standards for Government shore sites and/or Naval Vessels.

• Tactical System Design:
  Design and develop navigation sensors and commercial-to-military interface circuits for maritime platforms.
• Requirements Analysis:
  Formulate and analyze performance requirements for complex electrical systems and components. Power Systems:
  Lead power distribution system design, including load balancing and power analysis for shipboard integration.
• Circuit & Embedded Systems:
  Design high-precision circuit boards and integrated embedded microprocessor systems.
• Cable Plant Design:
  Develop comprehensive cable plant designs for equipment racks and shipboard installation, utilizing copper, fiber, and RF interconnects.
• Environmental & EMI Compliance:
  Design equipment and components to meet Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) best practices and MIL-STD environmental qualification requirements.
• Thermal Management:
  Perform heat loading analysis to ensure system reliability in enclosed maritime environments.
• System Integration:
  Examine Interface Control Documents (ICD) and Government Furnished Information (GFI) to integrate new hardware into existing ship architectures.
• CAD Documentation:
  Develop Level III baseline artwork, interface hardware design drawings, and installation/as-built drawings (CDRL A00F) using AutoCAD, Visio, or Solid Works/Creo. Drawings shall conform to current Technical Data Package (TDP) standards suitable for manufacturing and installation on Government shore sites and/or Naval Vessels per PWS.
• Material Selection:
  Select appropriate Mil-Spec and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) materials to meet design specifications.
• Collaborative Engineering:
  Interface with cross-functional teams of engineers, logisticians, and technicians to ensure product deadlines and workmanship standards are met.
• Field Support:
  Travel to various naval stations or test facilities may be required on a limited basis.

• Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with 10 years of experience.

• 10 years of professional service.
• As a requirement of employment, all SOLVERE employees must hold U.S. Citizenship.

• Quarterly (approximately 4 times a year)

• Secret (must be eligible for access to Government facilities at JEBLCFS)

Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of