AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 2 weeks ago
Electrical Designer/Drafter III
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs. They are seeking an Electrical Designer/Drafter III to conduct ship checks on various classes of submarines and create 3D solid models to optimize mechanical designs.
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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 & II coworkers
Qualification
Required
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
Five (5) to Six (6) years business experience in: Creating 2D drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafting software application, Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint software applications
Adobe PDF tools
Communication with customers
Mentorship to junior level Drafter/Designers
Preferred
Autodesk AutoCAD® desired but not required
Autodesk Inventor® desired but not required
SOLIDWORKS® experience acceptable
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the US.
Funding
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