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Technical Draftsman

AMERICAN SYSTEMS
  • McLean, Virginia
  • $90,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
9 days ago

Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Draftsman to support engineering and technical teams by preparing, revising, and maintaining accurate technical drawings, schematics, layouts, and supporting documentation. The ideal candidate will have experience translating technical concepts, field inputs, and engineering requirements into clear, precise draft products that support design, manufacturing, installation, testing, and operational use. 

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare, update, and maintain technical drawings, layouts, diagrams, and supporting design documentation.
  • Convert engineer, technician, and program inputs into clear draft products and controlled documentation.
  • Review sketches, specifications, markups, and reference material to ensure drawing accuracy and completeness.
  • Support configuration control and revision tracking for technical documents.
  • Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and field personnel to incorporate design changes and operational feedback.
  • Ensure drawings comply with applicable drafting standards, customer requirements, and internal quality procedures.
  • Assist with development of presentation-quality technical visuals for reviews, demonstrations, and customer deliverables.
  • Maintain organized digital files, drawing archives, and documentation repositories.
  • Support technical planning efforts by documenting layouts, scenarios, or equipment configurations as needed.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide drafting updates based on review comments.
Qualifications:
  • Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in drafting, design technology, engineering support, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience
  • Experience preparing technical drawings and documentation in a professional environment.
  • Proficiency with computer-aided drafting and design tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MicroStation, DraftSight, or similar platforms.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple revisions and deadlines.
  • Ability to interpret engineering notes, technical requirements, and operational concepts.
  • Working knowledge of document control and configuration management practices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional technical team environment.
Pay Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement: EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Numbers & Facts

LocationMcLean, Virginia
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryInternet Services
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1975

About Company

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with approximately 1,400 employees nationwide. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, VA, the company provides systems engineering, technical and managed services to government and private sector customers. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named “Contractor of the Year” at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in October, 2007.

Skills

  • AutoCADunmatched
  • Bentley MicroStationunmatched
  • CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting)unmatched
  • Change Controlunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Configuration Managementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Document Archivingunmatched
  • Document Controlunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • File Maintenanceunmatched
  • Illustrating Abilityunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Product Demonstrationunmatched
  • Product Designunmatched
  • Product Documentationunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • SolidWorksunmatched
  • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
  • Support Documentationunmatched
  • Technical Drawingunmatched
  • Technical Presentationunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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