Naval Mechanical Designer/Drafter (Submarines)

Purvis; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PURVIS Systems in Middletown, RI is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter to support U.S. Navy submarine programs using AutoCAD. You will develop 2D/3D drawings, perform ship checks, and help maintain mechanical documentation to Navy and company standards.

Under guidance of senior designers, you will update drawings, assist with installation planning, and participate in design reviews. Travel to naval installations may be required; candidates must be able to work in confined spaces and obtain a

Qualifications

• Technical High School with a focus on drafting fundamentals and AutoCAD.
• Associate degree in mechanical engineering technology or related discipline preferred.
• 1–4 years of experience in mechanical design or drafting; entry-level candidates with relevant education considered.
• Familiarity with submarine platforms, ship systems, or Navy alteration packages (TEMPALT/OPALT/SHIPALT).
• Prior work with military specifications or defense programs is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications; ASME Y14.3 familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D & 3D mechanical design foundations, systems, installation drawings, and arrangement drawings.
• Create and maintain Lists of Material (LOM); interpret Government Furnished Information (GFI) to meet design requirements.
• Perform basic drafting requirements based on company standards.
• Conduct ship checks aboard U.S. Navy submarines to collect field data, verify configurations, and support installation planning.
• Update drawings using redline input from senior personnel; perform self-checks for accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate feedback.
• Communicate with engineers, designers, and project staff to clarify design intent and task requirements.
• Occasional travel to naval installations for ship checks.
• Ability to conduct ship checks, work in confined spaces, and climb 20–25 ft vertical ladders unassisted.

Skills

AutoCAD

Drafting fundamentals

Reading drawings

Navy alterations familiarity

Field data collection

Education

Technical High School diploma with drafting focus

Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering technology

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD 2020+

Job description

PURVIS Systems in Middletown, RI is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter to support U.S. Navy submarine programs using AutoCAD. You will develop 2D/3D drawings, perform ship checks, and help maintain mechanical documentation to Navy and company standards.

Under guidance of senior designers, you will update drawings, assist with installation planning, and participate in design reviews. Travel to naval installations may be required; candidates must be able to work in confined spaces and obtain a