Technical Draftsman

American Systems•McLean, VA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

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.