Mechanical Designer/Drafter II

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee‑owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. The Mechanical Designer/Drafter II position supports mechanical design and drafting efforts for United States Navy submarine programs and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), developing and updating technical drawings and models, conducting ship checks, and assisting with shipboard installation and mechanical design documentation in accordance with Navy, DoW, and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ship checks on United States Navy submarines to collect field data and verify existing configurations.
• Research submarine construction using ship construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate directly with Mechanical Engineers to create 3D solid models supporting optimization of mechanical designs for shipboard installations.
• Develop 2D mechanical component and assembly‑level drawings in accordance with applicable standards.
• Develop, update, and maintain Lists of Material (LOM).
• Support senior Mechanical Designer/Drafter personnel with development of shipboard installation and arrangement drawings.
• Apply mechanical drafting principles and engineering concepts to support design solutions.
• Implement Standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• 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 schedule‑driven 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

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War (DoW) Secret Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for obtaining and holding a U.S. security clearance.
• High School Diploma or GED, plus a Computer‑Aided Design/Drafting certificate.
• Minimum two years of business‑related experience, including:
  • Creating 2D drawings using CAD software.
  • Creating 3D drawings using solid‑modeling design software.
  • Understanding mechanical drafting principles, manufacturing processes, and drawing conventions.
  • Reading and interpreting engineering sketches, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD® and Autodesk Inventor® is desired but not required; SOLIDWORKS® experience is acceptable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Adobe PDF tools.
• 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 office, shipyard, and onboard submarine environments.
• May require travel to Navy facilities and shipyards.

Pay

USD $25.35 per hour – USD $31 per hour (actual compensation determined based on factors permitted by law).

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Paid leave
• Retirement plans
• Insurance programs
• Education and training assistance