Full-Time

Technical Illustrator

Multiple Teams

Posted on 8/21/2025

Detroit Defense

Detroit Defense

Defense systems integration and sustainment services

No salary listed

Troy, MI, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
UI/UX & Design (1)
Required Skills
Adobe Photoshop
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of study or minimum of 10 years of relevant U.S. Government and or military experience
  • Interpret and convert information (e.g. engineering models, drawings, schematics, spreadsheets) into end-user military standard (MIL STD) documentation and reference materials such as Maintenance Allocation Charts (MAC), repair parts and special tools lists
  • Excellent computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products, Adobe Pro, FrameMaker, Illustrator, Photoshop, Iso Draw and SolidWorks
  • Familiar with Military Documentation Standards; MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-2361C, and MIL-HDBK-1222F
  • Ability to obtain a Common Access Card, and a Government Security Clearance
Responsibilities
  • Working as part of a team providing logistics support services in support of Technical Manual development
  • Create and update illustrations using Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, SolidWorks, and Vis Pro
  • Create and update illustrations from source markups
  • Vector trace over photographs and raster art to create drawings

Detroit Defense provides systems integration, engineering services, and integrated logistics to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, helping upgrade and sustain military platforms. It is OEM-agnostic, working with equipment from any manufacturer, and combines software, AI-enabled solutions, and digital logistics to modernize legacy systems. Its differentiators include the OEM-agnostic approach, emphasis on defense digital sustainment, and leadership ties to Proteus Enterprises that enable collaboration on defense innovation. Its goal is to help customers upgrade, sustain, and extend the life of current military hardware to ensure reliable operation across DoD and allied inventories.

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Headquarters

Troy, Michigan

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • DoD awarded $36.1 million across 17 contracts, signaling strong trust.
  • $12.2 million revenue yields $38.9 million valuation post-rebranding.
  • Digital logistics and AI solutions expand into high-growth sustainment markets.

What critics are saying

  • HMMWV obsolescence from JLTV rollout eliminates core retrofit revenue in 18-36 months.
  • Prime contractors like Oshkosh develop in-house integration, displacing Detroit Defense.
  • DoD budget shifts to China/Russia cut legacy sustainment funding in 12-24 months.

What makes Detroit Defense unique

  • Detroit Defense delivers OEM-agnostic systems integration for any military platform.
  • ABS/ESC retrofit kit modernizes U.S. Army HMMWV fleet safety features.
  • Embedded teams at 20 DoD locations enable seamless on-site support.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

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