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

The Electrical Designer/Drafter II is a position that supports electrical design and drafting efforts for United States Navy submarine programs and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV)s. Under the guidance of senior design personnel, the Electrical Designer/Drafter II develops and updates technical drawings, conducts ship checks, and assists with submarine electrical design documentation in accordance with U.S. Navy and company standards. This role offers a clear pathway to advancement into Electrical Designer III and higher-level engineering support positions through hands-on experience, training, and demonstrated performance.

This position is 100% Onsite

Responsibilities

Research submarine construction using ship construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Develop 2D electrical cabling diagrams, system interface diagrams and wiring tables in accordance with applicable standards.

Perform analysis on submarine electrical power distribution systems and perform voltage drop and load balancing calculations.

Develop, update, and maintain Lists of Material (LOM).

Apply basic electrical engineering and drafting principles to support design solutions.

Conduct ship checks on United States Navy submarines to collect field data and verify existing configurations.

Update and revise drawings using redline input from senior Designer/Drafter personnel.

Perform self-checks of drawings and models to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to submittal.

Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate review comments into assigned drawings.

Maintain organized electronic design files and adhere to configuration management and document control processes.

Communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and program team members to clarify design intent and task requirements.

Track assigned tasks, meet scheduled deliverables, and provide status updates to senior design staff or project leaders.

Follow company quality management system (QMS) procedures and support continuous improvement efforts.

Comply with all safety, security, export control, and confidentiality requirements when working in office, shipyard, and onboard environments.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War (DoW) Secret Clearance.

Associate’s degree in electronic engineering technology or other Electrical/Electronic related 2-year degree program. Additional years of experience accepted in leiu of degree

At least 2 years of experience in Autodesk AutoCAD® or similar 2D drafting software

Basic understanding of electrical/electronic engineering principles.

Basic Circuit Design and Analysis

Understanding of Electrical Power and Data Network Systems

Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic specifications and technical drawings.

Physically capable of conducting ship checks aboard United States Navy submarines.

Comfortable working in confined spaces.

Ability to climb vertical ladders ranging from 20 to 25 feet unassisted.

Work may be performed in offices, shipyards, and onboard submarine environments.

May require travel to Navy facilities and shipyards (estimated 5-10% of time).

Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $25.35/Hr. - USD $31/Hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status