Designer 3

HII

. Design components or portions of systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timePascagoula • Mississippi • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and modifying electrical systems for Navy ships, utilizing AutoCAD and CAD tools to create detailed drawings and layouts. Capable of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and conducting thorough ship checks to ensure compliance with design criteria.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AutoCAD ProficiencyElectrical Arrangements KnowledgeShipboard ExperienceSecret Clearance EligibilityTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)CATIAElectrical Systems DesignDrawing DevelopmentShip Check ProceduresMark-Up PreparationLayout SketchingCalculations for Design ProposalsCableways Drawings

Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary CommunicationIndependent WorkTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicrosoft Products

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipSecret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Navy ShipsSurface CombatantsLCSLPDLHDLHA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design components or portions of systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations
Use computer-aided design equipment and graphic tools such as CAD, CAM, or CATIA
Gather information, conduct studies, perform calculations, and prepare original rough layouts and sketches for design proposals
Coordinate design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning groups
Prepare design drawings supporting upgrades and modifications to shipboard electrical systems
Validate shipboard conditions and develop plans and sketches for new installations and upgrades on existing Navy ships
Convert sketches and mark-ups into AutoCAD drawings as required
Support Planning Yard operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of experience, or Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Working knowledge of Electrical Arrangements and Cableways drawings on US Navy Surface Combatants preferred
Overall computer literacy skills
Ability to interface with other disciplines during the drawing development process
Ability to ship check and provide detailed mark-ups to support drawing development
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft products
Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimum supervision during ship checks and in an off-site office
Ability to obtain secret clearance required
Shipboard experience with LCS, LPD, LHD, and LHA ships is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Competitive benefits
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth