Mechanical Designer/Drafter III - SolidWorks

@ American Systems Corporation
American Systems Corporationamericansystemscorporation.com

Mechanical Designer/Drafter III - SolidWorks

Norwich, CT
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a federal contractor supporting national programs in IT, engineering, and training. This onsite role focuses on submarine design, research, and mentorship in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • SolidWorks proficiency
  • Ship checks experience
  • Security clearance ability

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CAD Certificate or Engineering degree
  • 3-4 years CAD experience

Full 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, 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 DoW 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


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