Draftsman/Documentation Specialist II

Saalex•San Diego, CA

10h•$50,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Saalex Corporation is seeking a Draftsman/Documentation Specialist II in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits. The Draftsman / Documentation Specialist II supports the Navy by developing, maintaining, and managing technical drawings, system diagrams, and controlled documentation in support of IT, network, and engineering environments. This role ensures accuracy, standardization, and configuration control of technical documentation across distributed LVC systems.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Technical Writing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience creating technical drawings, diagrams, and controlled documentation.
Proficiency with drafting and documentation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite).
Familiarity with configuration management and document control processes.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high documentation accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple documentation efforts and deadlines.
Strong communication and coordination skills with technical teams.
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs and technical environments.
Familiarity with EIA-649 configuration management standards or ITIL processes.
Experience supporting network, system, or cybersecurity documentation efforts.
Active Secret, Top Secret, or SCI clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain technical drawings, network diagrams, system schematics, and engineering documentation using approved drafting tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio).
Translate engineering, network, and system requirements into accurate technical diagrams and documentation.
Maintain document and drawing configuration control, versioning, and baseline management in accordance with program and DoD standards.
Support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and change management processes by updating documentation to reflect approved changes.
Ensure documentation complies with DoD, Navy, and program standards, including formatting, security marking, and distribution controls.
Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and program staff to validate and update technical content.
Support audits, inspections, and accreditation activities by maintaining accurate and current documentation.
Manage document repositories (e.g., SharePoint, CMDBs) and ensure proper access control and organization.