Technical Illustrator

Avion Solutions, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Solutions Inc. is seeking a Technical Illustrator to provide graphic design and administrative support to the Readiness Engineering Division Publication Development and Design team in Corpus Christi, TX.

The role involves compiling 3D CAD models and 2D illustrations for Army Aviation publications, handling multimedia design projects, assisting with technical library management, QC reviews, and XML tagging workflows. Some travel (up to 10%) is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with seven (7) years of relevant work experience.
• Associate's with five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree with three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, Outlook).
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and SolidWorks.
• Experience using XML authoring software and SharePoint administration.
• Strong proofreading, organizational, and customer service skills.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain DoD clearance; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Works with and compiles 3D CAD models and 2D illustrations for Army Aviation technical publications.
• Ad hoc multimedia graphic design projects.
• Assist Senior Library Administrator with technical library management.
• Assist Technical Writers with QC reviews of Army Aviation technical publications.
• Implement XML coding and tagging authoring process for Army Aviation technical publications.
• Attend meetings and briefings to Senior Government Leaders; assist with technical data team management.
• Coordinate with Publications, Development and Design Lead on specialized training for technical publications team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

3D CAD

Illustration

XML tagging

QC reviews

Communication skills

Travel up to 10%

Education

High School Diploma + 7 years

Associate's degree +5 years

Bachelor's degree +3 years

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, Outlook)

Adobe Creative Suite

SolidWorks

XML authoring software

SharePoint

Job description

Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for Technical Illustrator to provide graphic design and administrative support to the Readiness Engineering Division Publication Development and Design team. This position is based in Corpus Christi, TX.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Works with and compiles 3D CAD models and 2D illustrations for Army Aviation technical publications.
• Ad hoc multimedia graphic design projects.
• Assist Senior Library Administrator with technical library management.
• Assist Technical Writers with QC reviews of Army Aviation technical publications.
• Implement XML coding and tagging authoring process for Army Aviation technical publications.
• Attend meetings, give briefings to Senior Government Leaders, and assist with management of the technical data team.
• Coordinate with Publications, Development and Design Lead on specialized training for technical publications team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• High School Diploma with seven (7) years of relevant work experience, Associate's with five (5) years of relevant work experience, or Bachelor's Degree with three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, and Outlook.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and SolidWorks.
• Experience using XML authoring software.
• Experience with SharePoint cloud administration.
• Ability to proofread grammar and punctuation with a high level of accuracy.
• Outstanding organization and customer service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have/able to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Arbortext.
• Proficiency in translating engineering schematics into standardized technical manual artwork in compliance with military standards and regulations.

Equal Opportunity:

Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA- governed Federal Contractor that affords equal employment opportunities to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.