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 • Use SOLIDWORKS to develop solid models and create 2D assembly-level drawings that will become Government Furnished Information (GFI) for new submarine analysis systems. • Work daily with onsite government Engineers and Project Managers to ensure that information is technically accurate. • Develop project schedules, create technical reports, whitepapers, and general correspondence. • Conduct static analyses of mechanical structures or develop solid models to predict stresses and structural performance. • Assist the Design Team with material selection using proper commercial and/or Military Specifications. • Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of design and engineering products. • Interface with customers and government sponsors. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or structural engineering. • Ability to maintain a DOD Secret Clearance. • U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance • Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines: • Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces. • Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20' - 25') within the submarine. • At least Zero (0) to Two (2) years business experience in: • General engineering. • Working with SOLIDWORKS. • Working with Microsoft Office Suite. • Working with Visio Diagram/Flowchart Software. Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $65,700.00/Yr. - USD $109,700.00/Yr. 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
See More Details >>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 • Conduct ship checks on SSN 688/688I Class, SEAWOLF Class, VIRGINIA Class and OHIO Class (SSBN/SSGN) Class submarines. • Conduct research of submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System. • Create 3D solid models to optimize mechanical designs • Develop 2D Installation & Arrangement drawings: • In accordance with Military Specifications. • Utilize Standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practice as defined by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME Y14.5). • Develop Lists of Material (LOM). • Interpret Government Furnished Information (GFI) to meet design requirements. • Supervise/aid/mentor Designer/Drafter I & II coworkers. Qualifications • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance. • U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance • High School Diploma or GED and Technical School CAD Certificate or A.S. / B.S. Degree in Drafting / CAD Design or Engineering discipline • Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines: • Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces • Able to climb vertical ladders (20' - 25') within the submarine • Five (5) to Six (6) years business experience in: • Creating 2D drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafting software application • Autodesk AutoCAD® desired but not required • Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software • Autodesk Inventor® desired but not required: • SOLIDWORKS® experience acceptable • Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint software applications • Adobe PDF tools • Communication with customers • Mentorship to junior level Drafter/Designers Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $57,100.00/Yr. - USD $95,300.00/Yr. 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
See More Details >>Submarine Systems Engineer Achieve success as a mechanical systems engineer responsible for the development of submarine analysis systems. • Create 2D assembly-level drawings and solid models utilizing SOLIDWORKS software. • Collaborate daily with government engineers and project managers to ensure technical accuracy. • Develop project schedules, create technical reports, whitepapers, and general correspondence. • Conduct static analyses of mechanical structures or develop solid models to predict stresses and structural performance. • Assist the design team in selecting materials using commercial and/or military specifications. • Perform quality assurance reviews of engineering products. • Interface with customers and sponsors. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering. • Maintain a DOD Secret Clearance. • Be a U.S. citizen to obtain/hold a U.S. security clearance. • Meet physical demands of conducting ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines: • Comfortable in relatively confined spaces. • Capable of climbing vertical ladders (20' - 25') within the submarine. • At least two years business experience in general engineering, SOLIDWORKS, Microsoft Office Suite, and Visio Diagram/Flowchart Software.
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