Mechanical CAD Designer / Drafter II
Location
US-CT-Norwich
ID
2025-2489
Category Engineering Position Type Full-Time Remote No Clearance Required Secret
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking A self-driven candidate with the ability to obtain Secret clearance to join AMERICAN SYSTEMS Engineering Services Directorate as a Mechanical CAD Designer/Drafter II to work on United States Nuclear Submarine Non-Propulsion Electronic System (NPES) projects in Norwich, CT.
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
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.
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
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
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $49,600.00/Yr. - USD $82,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
Location
US-CT-Norwich
ID
2025-2489
Category Engineering Position Type Full-Time Remote No Clearance Required Secret
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking A self-driven candidate with the ability to obtain Secret clearance to join AMERICAN SYSTEMS Engineering Services Directorate as a Mechanical CAD Designer/Drafter II to work on United States Nuclear Submarine Non-Propulsion Electronic System (NPES) projects in Norwich, CT.
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
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.
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
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
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $49,600.00/Yr. - USD $82,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
Job ID: 477578013
Originally Posted on: 5/18/2025
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