Multi-Discipline Drafting & Design Career Opportunities

Overview

Electric Boat is hiring Drafters and Designers to support the development of next‑generation 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 Draftsmen’s Association (MDA) union. We are currently hiring across multiple design disciplines.

Design & Drafting Opportunities:

Electrical Design

In essence, responsible for the submarine’s 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 high‑pressure air, HVAC, sanitation, refrigeration, and instrumentation systems

Produce fluid diagrams and piping disclosures for Pipefitters and Hanger Installers

Qualifications

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

Skills

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

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