Mechanical Designer/Drafter III with Security Clearance

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. * 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. 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 * Five (5) to Six (6) 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 EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Location: Norwich, Connecticut, US

Posted Date: 11/12/2025