Technical Illustrator II
BAE Systems - Broomfield, Colorado, us, 80038![BAE Systems](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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BAE Systems, Space & Mission Systems is seeking a Technical Illustrator II to join our Marketing & Communications department. The position will primarily support proposal graphic production in support of new business. The Marketing & Communications Department works collaboratively across the Space & Mission Systems sector and our stakeholder community to increase our profile in the market. This position is based in Broomfield, CO.
The Strategic Operations (StratOps) Strategic Capabilities Unit, consists of Washington DC Operations, Marketing & Communications and Strategic Development. The StratOps team promotes and elevates the business within our markets, works with customers and industry to influence and drive growth and facilitate collaboration across the business enterprise to increase opportunities.
**What You ll Do:**
+ Analyze and decide the best way to illustrate technical data and concepts for business proposals, program reports, hardware specifications, user manuals, white papers and other documentation.
+ Develop data plots, tables, infographics, functional block diagrams, technical graphics, and other illustrations to support business pursuits and processes.
+ Interview subject matter experts to understand their technical solutions, then create compelling visual representations
including 2- and 3-dimensional stills and animations
to effectively illustrate their concepts.
+ Apply company-specific publication standards, branding elements, style guides, and best practices to create high-quality, BAE SMS-branded professional content in all materials developed.
+ Collaborate with the Marketing & Branding Manager to ensure consistency of design with BAE SMS branding guidelines.
+ Create new or update existing marketing and branding materials for internal and external use, such as brochures, tradeshow booth designs, advertising, employee communications, events, posters and more.
+ Provide additional internal and external communications support, as assigned.
+ Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
+ Perform other duties as necessary.
**On-Site Work Environment:** This position requires regular in-person engagement by working **on-site five days** each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
**Working Conditions:**
+ Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
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**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
+ BA in Technical Illustration, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Communications, Marketing, Business, Data Analysis/Visualization, or Computer Science plus 3
years of demonstrated work experience in technical illustration.
+ Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
+ Experience developing graphics for proposals and other technical documents.
+ Exceptional visual communication skills.
+ Attention to detail.
+ Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously, under deadline pressure with fast turnarounds.
+ Ability to engage with technically minded subject matter experts, grasp key concepts, and analyze and distill information into technically accurate, understandable visual representations of data.
+ Experience working under brand guidelines.
+ Experience with and the ability to collaborate and coordinate with individuals and teams at all levels, including senior-level executives.
+ Ability to maintain a predictable work schedule with occasional flexibility for evening or weekend work to meet deadlines, as needed.
+ Excellent skills in Microsoft products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Planner, SharePoint, Project and Outlook.
+ Excellent skills in Adobe Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
+ Excellent skills in Visio.
+ Experience in 3D software such as Maya.
+ Ability to identify and implement visual design elements to improve readability and understanding.
+ Ability to apply information mapping concepts to organize complicated topics.
+ Ability to incorporate accessibility considerations for those with disabilities.
+ Ability to quickly learn new skills, new products or technical knowledge; stay current on new trends, ideas, technologies.
A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
+ General interest in science and technology is preferred.
**Pay Information**
Full-Time Salary Range: $64000 - $87000
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20
hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
**Technical Illustrator II**
**103920BR**
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