DARC Technical Illustrator

Job Title: DARC Technical Illustrator (CAD/CAM Engineer) Job Description This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to advanced radar system development programs by creating and maintaining high-quality technical drawings and models. As a CAD/CAM engineer, you support a multidisciplinary engineering and drafting team in developing and sustaining the configuration baseline and technical data for complex radar systems. You work in a collaborative environment, documenting designs with precision, ensuring compliance with standards, and helping solve challenging engineering problems across the full product lifecycle. Responsibilities Create, update, and maintain detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation for radar systems and related hardware. Check completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, and conformity to established standards, procedures, and specifications, ensuring accurate calculations and dimensioning. Identify design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies in drawings and models, and recommend revisions or improvements to responsible engineers or designers. Support the overall Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system by managing product and CAD data throughout the entire product development life cycle. Generate engineering drawings that comply with ASME standards, including appropriate use of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Develop and maintain indentured part lists and drawing tree levels of indenture to accurately represent system hierarchy and configuration. Establish and maintain a system configuration baseline, ensuring all technical data and documentation remain accurate and up to date. Perform project engineering 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 mechanical and system designs to internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing. Work to conclusion on design drawings and specifications across the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept through verification and final documentation. Contribute to design verification activities and prepare verification reports that document compliance with requirements. Design and model mechanical hardware interfaces, such as mounting brackets and related mechanical components. Support cable management and cable assembly requirements for RF and fiber optic applications, ensuring proper routing and integration. Assist with integrated electrical systems setup, testing, and issue resolution to support system functionality and performance. Integrate mechanical and electrical instrumentation, including performing electrical checkout of sensors and data acquisition hardware. Apply knowledge of test design and execution to support validation of radar systems and associated components. Work within a government contracting environment, adhering to applicable standards, processes, and documentation requirements. Utilize USAF Technical Orders and experience with USAF/DoD radar systems to inform design, documentation, and verification activities. Participate in AGILE, SCRUM, or DevOps practices as part of the engineering and development process. Essential Skills Active Secret security clearance. Approximately 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science degree, 3 years with a Master’s degree, or 1 year with a PhD (Level 3). Ability to travel up to 10%. Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling software such as Siemens NX, Creo, and/or SolidWorks. Experience generating and creating engineering drawings compliant with ASME standards. Experience with indentured part list generation and managing drawing tree levels of indenture. Proven ability to establish and maintain a system configuration baseline for complex systems. Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering analysis, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Experience with production lifecycle management systems for managing product and CAD data, such as Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, or ARAS. Ability to perform project engineering functions for a small group of engineers, including task management, customer interactions, and coordination with program management. Ability to present and articulate complex designs to both internal and external customers in a clear and professional manner. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to focus on both the micro-level details and macro-level system-of-systems perspective when working on complex radar systems. Experience with design, drafting, and documentation for radar systems. Experience with product lifecycle management and drafting in environments using tools such as Siemens Teamcenter. Additional Skills & Qualifications Active TS/SCI security clearance. Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics). Hands-on experience with Siemens Teamcenter for managing products and CAD data. Experience working design drawings and specifications through to completion across the entire product development life cycle. Experience and knowledge in design verification and preparation of verification reporting. Experience designing and modeling mechanical hardware interfaces, including mounting bracketry and related components. Experience with cable management and cable assembly requirements for RF and fiber optic applications. Experience with integrated electrical systems setup, testing, and issue resolution. Experience integrating mechanical and electrical instrumentation, including electrical checkout of sensors and data acquisition hardware. Knowledge of test design and execution for complex systems. Work experience in a government contracting environment, particularly in defense-related programs. Experience with USAF and DoD radar systems and associated documentation standards. Familiarity with USAF Technical Orders and their application in design and documentation. Experience working within AGILE, SCRUM, or DevOps methodologies in an engineering or development context. Experience with AutoCAD and other design tools in addition to NX, Creo, and SolidWorks. Comfort working across T2, T3, and T4 levels of technical responsibility. Work Environment This role operates in a structured yet flexible environment that supports both focused on-site collaboration and remote work. The standard schedule follows a 9/80 work arrangement, with on-site work from Monday through Thursday and work-from-home on Friday, providing a balance between teamwork and individual productivity. You work primarily in an engineering and drafting setting that leverages modern CAD tools, product lifecycle management systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, and other advanced technologies to support radar system development. The environment aligns with government contracting practices and defense program requirements, emphasizing rigorous documentation, configuration control, and adherence to established standards. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, participation in agile or iterative development practices, and engagement with internal and external customers are integral parts of the daily work experience. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, CO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $165000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Colorado Springs,CO. 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