The Role
Creates and updates 2D mechanical drawings, 3D solid models, assembly documentation, and material lists for Navy submarine and unmanned underwater vehicle programs. Conducts submarine ship checks, verifies field configurations, supports shipboard installations, applies GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards, performs drawing self-checks, maintains configuration-controlled files, participates in design reviews, and coordinates deliverables with engineers and program teams. Work is fully onsite and may occur in offices, shipyards, and confined onboard environments.
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Overview
The Mechanical Designer/Drafter II position supports mechanical design and drafting efforts for United States Navy submarine programs and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV)s. The Mechanical Designer/Drafter II develops and updates technical drawings and models, conducts ship checks, and assists with shipboard installation and mechanical design documentation in accordance with Navy, DoW, and company standards.
This position is 100% Onsite
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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War (DoW) Secret Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for the purpose of obtaining and holding a U.S. security clearance.
- High School Diploma or GED, plus a Computer-Aided Design/Drafting Certificate.
Experience Requirements
- 3 years minimum of business-related experience in one or more of the following:
- Creating 2D drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
- Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software
Technical Skills
- Developed understanding of mechanical drafting principles, manufacturing processes, and drawing conventions.
- Ability to read and interpret 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.
Physical Requirements
- 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 Environment
- Work may be performed in office, shipyard, and onboard submarine environments.
- May require travel to Navy facilities and shipyards.
Skills Required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship for obtaining and holding the required security clearance
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer-Aided Design/Drafting Certificate
- At least 3 years of business-related experience creating 2D CAD drawings or 3D solid models
- Understanding of mechanical drafting principles, manufacturing processes, and drawing conventions
- Ability to read and interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and technical drawings
- Ability to conduct submarine ship checks and work in confined spaces
- Ability to climb 20- to 25-foot vertical ladders unassisted
- Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
- SOLIDWORKS experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
- Experience using Adobe PDF tools
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The Company
What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
