AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Mechanical CAD Designer/Drafter II – AutoCAD

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Norwich • Connecticut • United States

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Salary

💰 $49,600 - $82,800 per year

About the role

  • 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
  • Develop 2D Installation & Arrangement drawings.
  • 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 coworkers.

Requirements

  • 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 Autodesk AutoCAD® desired but not required
  • Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software Autodesk Inventor® desired but not required: SOLIDWORKS® experience acceptable
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint software applications
  • Adobe PDF tools
  • Communication with customers
  • Mentorship to junior level Drafter/Designers
Benefits
  • healthcare benefits
  • paid leave
  • retirement plans
  • insurance programs
  • education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
3D solid modeling2D Installation & Arrangement drawingsGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Lists of Material (LOM)submarine construction drawingsdesign interpretationship checksdraftingCAD designengineering
Soft Skills
communicationmentorshipsupervisionteamworkproblem-solving
Certifications
DOD Secret ClearanceTechnical School CAD CertificateA.S. Degree in DraftingB.S. Degree in DraftingEngineering degree