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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
San DiegoCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Oct 26, 2026
Salary
$56,500–$86,250 a year
Full-time

Technical Illustrator I

Job description

The Technical Illustrator I is responsible for technical illustrations support and graphic layouts for product illustrations and photo-documentation for the Technical Communications Department.

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Job responsibilities

  • Create infographics, technical illustrations, photographs for use in customer facing documentation
  • Alteration of existing digital assets for use in technical manuals, QRGs, CDRLs, and engineering design reviews.
  • Generate orthographic and/or angles views to depict functional or proximal zone relationships of components, assemblies, and systems.
  • Create exploded assembly views.
  • Create simplified graphics from complex concepts.
  • Prepare Simplified 3D CAD models for internal and external use in various formats (.obj, .step, .sldprt, .fbx, .iges, and .stl)
  • Export graphics in consistent formats while maintaining version control.
  • Assist with maintenance and creation of central repository of graphics.

Job requirements

  • Associate’s degree in graphic design, Computer-Aided Drafting or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required.
  • 2-4 years of experience as a Design/Drafter, Technical Illustrator or Graphic Designer.
  • Engineering drawing print reading skills with dimensions in both imperial and metric.
  • Understanding of engineering assembly bills of material and component materials and finishes specifications.
  • Proficiency in Solid Works CAD, EDPM/vault, Solidworks Visualize, Solidworks Composer, Keyshot 10, and MS Office.
  • Strong attention to detail and revision control
  • Excellent photography and digital photo manipulation skills required.
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is required.

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