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title: Mechanical Designer / Drafter AutoCAD
description: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring for the Mechanical Designer / Drafter AutoCAD role
  in Norwich, CT. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | AMERICAN SYSTEMS |
| **Location** | Norwich, CT |
| **Salary** | $27/hr - $45/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 08, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

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## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS.

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## Description

## Overview

The Mechanical Designer/Drafter position supports mechanical design and drafting efforts for United States Navy submarine programs and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV)s. The Mechanical Designer/Drafter 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.

## Qualifications

- 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.

## Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $27.00/Hr. - USD $43/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
## Skills

- Security Clearance
- Construction
- Electronic Design
- Adobe Acrobat
- Quality Management System (Qms)
- SolidWorks
- Solid Modeling
- Microsoft Excel
- Technical Drawings
- Tolerancing
- Secret Security Clearance
- Construction Drawings
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (Gd&t)
- Autodesk Inventor
- Confidentiality
- Layout Drawings
- Quality Management
- Microsoft Word
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Configuration Management
- AutoCAD
- ASME Standards
- Document Control
- Quality Assurance Procedures
- Computer-Aided Design
- Technical Documentation
- Design Review
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Export Control Compliance
- Drawing
- 2D Drafting
## Benefits

- Health Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings

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