27 Apr 2026

Full-Time Mechanical Designer/Drafter III – SolidWorks

American Systems… – Posted by Roland DIBO – Anywhere

Job Description

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, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities

  • Conduct ship checks on SSN 688/688I Class, SEAWOLF Class, VIRGINIA Class, and OHIO Class (SSBN/SSGN) Class submarines.
  • Research 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 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 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

Location: Norwich, CT

Type: Full-time

This position requires experience in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks. Consider Design-Engine’s training courses for further development.

SOLIDWORKS Training Courses

How to Apply

https://www.americansystems.com/careers

Job Categories: 3D CAD, Mechanical Design, and Solidworks. Job Types: Full-Time. Salary: 80,000 - 100,000. Job expires in 49 days.

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