Full-Time

Electrical Designer 3

Austal USA

Austal USA

1,001-5,000 employees

Designs and builds U.S. Navy vessels

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Mobile, AL, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
3D Modeling

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of four years of 3D modeling experience is required.
  • Five to ten years of shipyard design, production, construction, or equivalent experience is required.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
  • Understanding of scheduling and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines are required.
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office products are required.
  • Experience interacting with multiple design teams and production members is required.
  • Experience using 2D and 3D AutoCAD is required, including basic draw and modify commands, layer types, line types, dimensions, units of measure, creating orthographic views from isometric drawings, 3D modeling commands, creating 3D models from orthographic views or vendor-furnished information, interfacing with models from other disciplines using the XREF command, and modeling in 3D model space without interferences.
  • A thorough understanding of vessel design in at least two of the following areas is required: equipment, electrical, fitout, foundations, hull, HVAC, material, pipe, product hierarchy, or structure.
  • The ability to interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models is required.
  • Candidates must be able to provide proof of United States person status.
  • Candidates must have no felony convictions for theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from the disposition date, or for drug crimes within three years from the disposition date.
  • Candidates must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
  • Candidates must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.
Responsibilities
  • Develop 2D and 3D drawings.
  • Check drawings created by CAD drafters and Designer I-II.
  • Work with production management, cross-functional internal and external design teams, business partner representatives, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers.
  • May lead the work of CAD drafters and Designer I-II.
  • Review the technical adequacy of drawings and provide direction on corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements.
  • May train CAD drafters and Designers I-III according to established standards and procedures.
  • May provide input to evaluations of CAD drafters and Designer I-II.
  • Liaise with CAD drafters, designers, engineers, production personnel, program management, and equipment suppliers.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate degree or higher in computer-aided design is preferred.
  • Experience in construction of high-speed aluminum vessels is preferred.
  • Experience with modular construction methods is preferred.
  • Experience in design and construction of United States Navy vessels is preferred.
  • Experience with ShipConstructor is preferred.

Austal USA builds and maintains ships for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, covering aluminum and steel hulls and a lifecycle of maintenance and modernization. Ships are designed and constructed with modular manufacturing and in-house capabilities, supported by a large, continuously operating facility and a Repair & Services division. The company also develops advanced technologies—autonomy, unmanned surface vessels, AI, and submarine modules—with partnerships like Electric Boat, plus an Advanced Technology division that runs the Navy’s additive manufacturing efforts. Its goal is to deliver and sustain modern vessels, broaden its maritime footprint, and advance defense-focused autonomous and additive manufacturing technologies.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • MMF3 opened June 4, 2026, expanding submarine-module capacity and hiring.
  • Austal reported $17.7 billion order book and 76 ships scheduled or under construction.
  • FY2026 H1 USA revenue rose 26.4% to $801.4 million, despite EBIT pressure.

What critics are saying

  • Austal USA booked a $175 million FY2026 loss from T-ATS, AFDM, and LCU claims.
  • Those legacy-contract provisions extend through 2028 and invite more margin resets.
  • Hanwha’s $1.05 billion takeover offer faces U.S. national-security scrutiny and execution risk.

What makes Austal USA unique

  • Mobile’s 1.5 million-square-foot yard combines aluminum, steel, repair, and submarine modules.
  • MMF3 opened June 4, 2026, anchoring submarine-module manufacturing for Virginia and Columbia classes.
  • Austal USA pairs shipbuilding with Advanced Technologies, additive manufacturing, and autonomous-systems work.

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