Technical Illustrator

Utilize CAD and standard illustration software to generate detailed illustrations of complicated parts and assemblies, hydraulic and electrical/electronic schematics/diagrams and civil engineering drawings. Develop DoD technical illustrations utilized in Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM). Illustrations must follow standard formats, those required by the DoD to be used in technical manuals and training materials, including S1000d, Mil-Std-40051. This role is for the Documentation and Training department. This opening is contingent on TCOM receiving US government authorization to proceed with work on a contract already awarded.

Working Procedure:

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, or process information.

• Use computer aided drafting and illustration software to generate illustrations
• Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data, and file data

Illustration of different types of graphics used to generate detailed description, operation, and maintenance documentation for devices, assemblies, and equipment.

• Utilize CAD or standard illustration software to generate detailed illustrations based on engineering CAD models or other available data to generate customized 3-D views, illustrate assemblies, create exploded views, and generate illustrated parts breakdowns
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of own work

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

• Read schematics & read technical drawings
• Obtain proper information for drawings from drawing systems manual, standard books, engineering reference handbooks, material and process specifications, supplier catalogs and information databases
• Interpret drawings including customer and vendor drawings to obtain information relative to assignment
• Adhere to DoD specifications, such as S1000D, Mil-Std-40051, or others

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

• Follow manufacturing methods or techniques
• Use drafting and illustration techniques
• Keep abreast of advances in Computer Aided Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, and database application which may be used in the documentation of source data, filing and tracking of work products, and generation of illustrations

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
• Recommend to and collaborate with database administrator, supervisory and engineering personnel on the development of standard parts, procedures, processes, and tools

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a related technical Engineering field or equivalent amount of education and experience. Related military training and/or experience is a plus.

Experience Requirement: Minimum of five years’ experience as a technical illustrator covering numerous engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, civic and aeronautical. 

TCOM offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays. The specific programs, options and eligibility may vary depending on date of hire, classification, and schedule type.