AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Technical Draftsman

AMERICAN SYSTEMS$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in drafting or engineering support.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficient in CAD tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MicroStation.
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to handle multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to interpret engineering notes and technical requirements.
  • Familiarity with document control and configuration management.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Team player capable of working within cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain technical drawings and documentation.
  • Convert technical inputs into clear draft products.
  • Review sketches and specifications for accuracy and completeness.
  • Support configuration control and revision management for documents.
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders to implement design changes.
  • Ensure compliance with drafting standards and internal quality requirements.
  • Assist in developing presentation-quality technical visuals.
  • Maintain organized digital files and documentation repositories.
  • Participate in design reviews and integrate feedback into drafts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Paid leave for work-life balance.
  • Retirement plans to secure financial future.
  • Insurance programs for added security.
  • Education and training assistance for career development.
Full 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.

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
Learn more about AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1975

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