Multi-Discipline Drafting & Design Career Opportunities

Responsibilities for this Position

Electric Boat is hiring Drafters and Designers to support the development of nextgeneration submarines. These positions create technical drawings, models, and documentation used by engineering teams and skilled trade workers throughout construction. Training and career development opportunities are available to help you grow within the design profession.

Electric Boat Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 7% shift premium
• Health and wellness programs
• Commuter/van services
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety boot reimbursement
• Hourly rates starting at $22.54

All positions are represented by the Marine Draftsmens Association (MDA) union. We are currently hiring across multiple design disciplines.

Design & Drafting Opportunities:

Electrical Design

• In essence, responsible for the submarines complete electrical design and integration, ensuring every electrical system works together onboard.
• Create electrical design products supporting mission-critical systems including nuclear instrumentation & control, propulsion drives, turbine generators, radar & sonar, command & control, and all submarine power architecture.
• Produce submarine-class wiring tables, diagrams/schematics, cableway designs, and component development deliverables.
• Drawings (disclosures) are utilized by Electrical trade workers to install and integrate electrical systems throughout the submarine.

Arrangements Design

• Determine the placement and accessibility of all onboard equipment
• Develop layouts for equipment, stowage, lighting, and access pathways
• Ensure compliance with operational, maintainability, human engineering, and safety standards
• Support cross-discipline design efforts using electronic models and contribute to future design concepts

Structural Design

• Create design products for hull structures, frames, decks, tanks, bulkheads, rudders, and foundations
• Produce structural disclosures used by Shipfitters and Sheetmetal Workers

Mechanical Design

• Develop designs for major mechanical systems such as torpedo tubes, hatches, weapons handling equipment, and steering/diving systems
• Produce technical disclosures used by Machinists

Piping Design

• Design piping systems and hangers for highpressure air, HVAC, sanitation, refrigeration, and instrumentation systems
• Produce fluid diagrams and piping disclosures for Pipefitters and Hanger Installers

• Strong arrangement, pipe (HVAC), or electrical aptitude
• Proficiency with Microsoft products
• Familiarity with CAD tools and design practices (NX preferred)
• Ability to perform design-related math functions
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics
• Interest in developing skills through on-the-job training and continued education
• Familiarity with design standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), military specifications, manufacturing processes, and lean design/manufacturing principles

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Vocational/technical training in Design/CAD and/or 1+ years of related experience

Preferred:

• Experience in design, engineering, drafting, or military technical roles
• 1+ years of CAD software use (NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
• Certificates in CAD, drafting, mechanical design, or engineering graphics
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, machining, or shipyard environments
• Completion of an apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program
• Coursework such as algebra, geometry, or trigonometry

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