AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring: Mechanical Designer/Drafter II in Norwich

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.

Responsibilities

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• Conduct ship checks on SSN 688/688I Class, SEAWOLF Class, VIRGINIA Class and OHIO Class (SSBN/SSGN) Class submarines.
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• Conduct research of submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System.
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• Create 3D solid models to optimize mechanical designs
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• Develop 2D Installation & Arrangement drawings:
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• In accordance with Military Specifications.
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• Utilize Standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practice as defined by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME Y14.5).
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• Develop Lists of Material (LOM).
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• Interpret Government Furnished Information (GFI) to meet design requirements.
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• Supervise/aid/mentor Designer/Drafter I coworkers.
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Qualifications

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• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
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• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
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• High School Diploma or GED and: Technical School CAD Certificate or A.S. / B.S. Degree in Drafting / CAD Design or Engineering discipline
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• Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines:
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  • Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces
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  • Able to climb vertical ladders (20' - 25') within the submarine
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• Three (3) to four (4) years business experience in:
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  • Creating 2D drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafting software application
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  • Autodesk AutoCAD® desired but not required
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  • Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software
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• Autodesk Inventor® desired but not required:
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• SOLIDWORKS® experience acceptable
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• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint software applications
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• Adobe PDF tools
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• Communication with customers
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• Mentorship to junior level Drafter/Designers
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EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status