DARC Technical Illustrator

Job Title:

DARC Technical Illustrator

Job Description

This role focuses on creating and maintaining high‑quality engineering drawings, technical illustrations, and as‑built documentation that support a complex deep space radar program. You will work with 3D CAD models, ensure strict adherence to ASME standards, and help manage product configuration and lifecycle data. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced radar systems that provide 24/7, all‑weather capabilities for detecting, tracking, and characterizing objects in deep space.

Responsibilities

+ Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and as‑built documentation for complex mechanical and system designs.

+ Develop clear, accurate technical illustrations from 3D models using Solid Works and related tools.

+ Check completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, and conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and ASME requirements.

+ Verify the accuracy of calculations, dimensions, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing on all drawings and documentation.

+ Identify design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies in drawings and models, and recommend revisions or improvements to responsible engineers or designers.

+ Support the overall Production Lifecycle Management (PLM) system by creating, maintaining, and organizing product and CAD data.

+ Establish and maintain system configuration baselines, including indentured parts lists and drawing trees with appropriate levels of indenture.

+ Perform project engineering-type functions for a small group of engineers, including task management, customer interactions, and coordination with program management on schedules and work scope.

+ Present and clearly articulate complex designs, drawings, and technical concepts to both internal and external customers.

+ Collaborate with engineering, program management, and other stakeholders to drive design drawings and specifications to conclusion across the product development life cycle.

+ Support design verification activities and contribute to verification reporting as needed.

+ Assist with the design and modeling of mechanical hardware interfaces, such as mounting brackets and related structures.

+ Contribute to cable management and cable assembly requirements for RF and fiber optic applications where applicable.

+ Support integrated electrical systems setup, testing, and issue resolution in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

+ Participate in the integration of mechanical and electrical instrumentation, including assisting with electrical checkout of sensors and data acquisition hardware.

+ Apply knowledge of test design and execution to support validation and verification efforts.

+ Leverage production lifecycle management tools such as Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, or ARAS to manage CAD and product data.

+ Use or support the use of AI drafting assistants to generate 3D models from text prompts where appropriate.

+ Contribute to an AGILE, SCRUM, or Dev Ops‑oriented development environment by providing timely, accurate technical documentation.

+ Support radar‑related projects, including those associated with USAF/DoD radar systems and technical orders, as applicable to the role.

Essential Skills

+ Active Secret security clearance (with Active TS/SCI required for both drafter and drafter/illustrator positions).

+ Level 3 qualification: 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science, 3 years with a Master's degree, or 1 year with a PhD.

+ Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

+ Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling software, including experience with NX, Creo, and/or Solid Works.

+ Demonstrated experience generating and creating engineering drawings compliant with ASME standards.

+ Experience generating indentured parts lists and organizing drawing trees with multiple levels of indenture.

+ Experience establishing and maintaining a system configuration baseline for complex systems.

+ Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, including analysis and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

+ Experience using production lifecycle management (PLM) systems to manage product and…