Technical Illustrator jobs in California

The Technical Illustrator is responsible for authoring and revising NAVSEA Ship System Publications documents. This is a full-time, onsite position and is located at the Synectic Solutions Inc. Headquartered at Camarillo, CA facility.

Synectic Solutions Inc is looking for a Technical Illustrator for our NAVSEA support team. The Illustrator will work with the project managers to plan illustration tasking for multiple projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The ability to design, plan, produce illustrations of different subjects using a variety of artistic styles and techniques including computer graphics and the ability to draw freehand or with drawing instruments.
• Produces illustration electronic files using one or more of the following tools: PTC IsoDraw, PTC Creo Illustrate, Adobe Illustrator, Visio, 3DS Max and other graphic illustration applications utilized for the development of technical manuals, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), and training manuals.
• Must have experience working with SolidWorks.

• Provides inputs to peer reviews.

• Works cross-functionally to clarify technical content.

Basic Requirements:

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Illustration, Graphic Design, Mechanical Design or equivalent is preferred, but consideration will be giving to qualified candidates with an Associates degree in the above areas.
• Requires 3 years of experience as a technical illustrator including: Providing advice on format, lettering sizes and styles and their effective use, including appropriate treatment to achieve desired audience reaction.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Must have, or the ability to obtain, a secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with developing CAD, 3D animations, and/or 3D models and AutoCAD is beneficial.
• Able to create and revise documents in accordance with DoD, and S1000D using various Engineering data.
• A solid understanding of technical illustrating standards and how documents are used in DoD, specifically NAVSEA.
• Ability to coordinate Ability to coordinate projects with the Publications team.
• Participation in program meetings as needed to maintain the right level of project knowledge.
• Participation in customer meetings as required per project.

Synectic Solutions Inc. is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the Department of Defense. Synectic Solutions Inc. has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Benefits overview:

• Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Additional life and accident insurance.
• And more!

Nothing matters more to Synectic Solutions Inc. than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check.

The salary range for this role is $75,000 USD – $100,000 USD