Description
Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.
What We Offer:
- Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental & Vision
- Life, AD&D & Disability (paid for by the company)
- 401K with a company match
The IPS Specialist – Technical Illustrator is responsible for logistics support activities, including developing illustrations, graphics, and videos for MIL‑STD technical manuals and related documentation. This role supports proposals, presentations, and cross‑functional needs such as editing, illustrating, quality control, and distribution. The position collaborates closely with technical writers, engineers, and subject matter experts.
Primary and Essential Duties• Create technical illustrations adhering to MIL‑STD‑40051‑2E, MIL‑HDBK 122F, MIL‑PRF‑38807D, and MIL‑HDBK‑29612/3A
• Develop vector line art and other graphics for technical publications
• Produce perspective, isometric, orthographic, and schematic illustrations
• Convert sketches, photos, and written input into finished technical artwork
• Manipulate, edit, and format images using Adobe Illustrator
• Coordinate image content with Technical Writers
• Export graphics into required formats
• Occasionally use digital photography to document hardware
• Assist with graphic design and editing for proposals
• Engage with engineers and SMEs to understand product requirements
• Provide illustration support to multiple departments
• Uphold the organization's mission, values, and quality standards
• Support additional projects as assigned
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Participate in cross‑functional teams and work groups as needed
Years of Experience and Education- 3+ years of technical illustration experience (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree Preferred.
To perform this role successfully, individuals must meet the essential requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Must be able to speak, read and understand English
- Ability to translate Engineering drawings and documents into exploded illustrations
- Ability to use a variety of standard methods and techniques while adhering to commercial, government or internal specifications
- Proficient in one or more of the following software: Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E, and Arbortext Editor a plus
- Able to work independently on a weekly basis
- Competent technical expertise
- Possesses effective oral and written communication skills
- Possesses quality orientation and high attention to detail
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company
- Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)
- Ability to possess security clearance with appropriate level access; if required
- Ability to design and structure instructional content aligned with military IMI standards.
- Proficiency in video production and editing, including scripting, recording, audio cleanup, and motion graphics.
- Experience creating multimedia assets and integrating content into eLearning tools that support SCORM/xAPI.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.
This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3).
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