Electrical Designer/Drafter II

<h2>Overview</h2> <p>AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test &amp; Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering &amp; Analysis, and Training.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Electrical Designer/Drafter II is a position that supports electrical design and drafting efforts for United States Navy submarine programs and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV)s. Under the guidance of senior design personnel, the Electrical Designer/Drafter II develops and updates technical drawings, conducts ship checks, and assists with submarine electrical design documentation in accordance with U.S. Navy and company standards. This role offers a clear pathway to advancement into Electrical Designer III and higher-level engineering support positions through hands-on experience, training, and demonstrated performance.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This position is 100% Onsite</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Research submarine construction using ship construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.</li> <li>Develop 2D electrical cabling diagrams, system interface diagrams and wiring tables in accordance with applicable standards.</li> <li>Perform analysis on submarine electrical power distribution systems and perform voltage drop and load balancing calculations.</li> <li>Develop, update, and maintain Lists of Material (LOM).</li> <li>Apply basic electrical engineering and drafting principles to support design solutions.</li> <li>Conduct ship checks on United States Navy submarines to collect field data and verify existing configurations.</li> <li>Update and revise drawings using redline input from senior Designer/Drafter personnel.</li> <li>Perform self-checks of drawings and models to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to submittal.</li> <li>Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate review comments into assigned drawings.</li> <li>Maintain organized electronic design files and adhere to configuration management and document control processes.</li> <li>Communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and program team members to clarify design intent and task requirements.</li> <li>Track assigned tasks, meet scheduled deliverables, and provide status updates to senior design staff or project leaders.</li> <li>Follow company quality management system (QMS) procedures and support continuous improvement efforts.</li> <li>Comply with all safety, security, export control, and confidentiality requirements when working in office, shipyard, and onboard environments.</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>U.S. Citizenship.</li> <li>Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War (DoW) Secret Clearance.</li> <li>Associate’s degree in electronic engineering technology or other Electrical/Electronic related 2-year degree program. Additional years of experience accepted in leiu of degree</li> <li>At least 2 years of experience in Autodesk AutoCAD® or similar 2D drafting software</li> <li>Basic understanding of electrical/electronic engineering principles.</li> <li>Basic Circuit Design and Analysis</li> <li>Understanding of Electrical Power and Data Network Systems</li> <li>Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic specifications and technical drawings.</li> <li>Physically capable of conducting ship checks aboard United States Navy submarines.</li> <li>Comfortable working in confined spaces.</li> <li>Ability to climb vertical ladders ranging from 20 to 25 feet unassisted.</li> <li>Work may be performed in offices, shipyards, and onboard submarine environments.</li> <li>May require travel to Navy facilities and shipyards (estimated 5-10% of time).</li> </ul> <h2>Pay Transparency Statement</h2>AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $25.35/Hr. - USD $31/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. <h2>EEO Statement</h2>EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status