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Job Description
The Technical Illustrator I is responsible for technical illustrations support and graphic layouts for product illustrations and photo-documentation for the Technical Communications Department.
Worker Type
Regular
Summary
Job Description
The Technical Illustrator I is responsible for technical illustrations support and graphic layouts for product illustrations and photo-documentation for the Technical Communications Department.
Position Responsibilities
- Create infographics, technical illustrations, photographs for use in customer facing documentation
- Alteration of existing digital assets for use in technical manuals, QRGs, CDRLs, and engineering design reviews.
- Generate orthographic and/or angles views to depict functional or proximal zone relationships of components, assemblies, and systems.
- Create exploded assembly views.
- Create simplified graphics from complex concepts.
- Prepare Simplified 3D CAD models for internal and external use in various formats
- (.obj, .step, .sldprt, .fbx, .iges, and .stl)
- Export graphics in consistent formats while maintaining version control.
- Assist with maintenance and creation of central repository of graphics.
- Must be able to create new visuals while maintain brand consistency.
- Other duties as assigned
- Associate’s degree in graphic design, Computer-Aided Drafting or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required.
- 2-4 years of experience as a Design/Drafter, Technical Illustrator or Graphic Designer.
- Engineering drawing print reading skills with dimensions in both imperial and metric.
- Understanding of engineering assembly bills of material and component materials and finishes specifications.
- Proficiency in Solid Works CAD, EDPM/vault, Solidworks Visualize, Solidworks Composer, Keyshot 10, and MS Office.
- Strong attention to detail and revision control
- Excellent photography and digital photo manipulation skills required.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is required.
- Must be proactive, self-motivated, have effective communication skills, and possess the ability produce consistently accurate work quickly and effectively under strict deadlines.
- This position requires surge support of extended hours on short notice to meet critical proposal production schedules and other tight deadlines. Specifically, this will occasionally require night and weekend support.
- DOD and or Aerospace experience is a plus.
- Rhino and other CAD experience a plus.
- Able to take constructive criticism and react immediately to implement creative decisions to that refine output in the direction of customer feedback while maintaining AV style guidelines.
- Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
- Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
- Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
- Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.
- Ability to work in an office environment (Hybrid).
- Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).
$30 - $43
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR
- 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship required
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustries
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