Mechanical Designer/Drafter III - SolidWorks
American Systems
Norwich, CT · Posted July 6, 2026
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About the job
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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