Mechanical Designer/Drafter III - SolidWorks

American Systems; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Systems in Norwich, Connecticut, is seeking professionals with expertise in CAD and SolidWorks for onsite work in support of military submarine projects. The role involves conducting ship checks and creating both 2D and 3D designs, managing large assemblies, and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate will possess a CAD-related degree or certificate and have 3-4 years of relevant experience, as well as the ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance. Candidates must be comfortable working in confined spaces and should be U.S. citizens due to security requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
• Three (3) to four (4) years business experience in CAD drafting and solid modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ship checks on various class submarines.
• Create 2D and 3D models in SolidWorks.
• Manage large assemblies and develop installation drawings.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe PDF tools

Education

Technical School CAD Certificate or A.S. / B.S. Degree in Drafting / CAD Design or Engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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.

This position is 100% Onsite.

Responsibilities

• 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 SolidWorks.
• Manage large assemblies in SolidWorks.
• Develop 2D Installation & Arrangement drawings in SolidWorks 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.

Qualifications

• 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 SolidWorks
  • Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software using SolidWorks
• AutoCAD experience acceptable
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint software applications
• Adobe PDF tools

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status