Electrical Designer/Drafter

Electrical Designer/Drafter Location US-CT-Norwich ID 2026-5065 Category Engineering Position Type Full-Time Remote No Clearance Required Secret Overview The Electrical Designer/Drafter 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 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 higher-level engineering support positions through hands-on experience, training, and demonstrated performance. This position is 100% Onsite Responsibilities Research submarine construction using ship construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. Develop 2D electrical cabling diagrams, system interface diagrams and wiring tables in accordance with applicable standards. Perform analysis on submarine electrical power distribution systems and perform voltage drop and load balancing calculations. Develop, update, and maintain Lists of Material (LOM). Apply basic electrical engineering and drafting principles to support design solutions. Conduct ship checks on United States Navy submarines to collect field data and verify existing configurations. Update and revise drawings using redline input from senior Designer/Drafter personnel. 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 scheduled 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. #MSAEntry Qualifications U.S. Citizenship Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War (DoW) Secret Clearance (paid for and sponsored by AMERICAN SYSTEMS upon hire) Associate’s degree in electronic engineering technology or other Electrical/Electronic related 2-year degree program. Experience Autodesk AutoCAD® or similar 2D drafting software is desired but not required. Microsoft Office Software products to include Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Technical Skills Basic understanding of electrical/electronic engineering principles. Basic Circuit Design and Analysis Understanding of Electrical Power and Data Network Systems Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic specifications and technical drawings. 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 offices, shipyards, and onboard submarine environments. May require travel to Navy facilities and shipyards (estimated 5-10% of time). Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $25.00/Hr. - USD $28/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 Options Apply Apply Submit a Referral Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com