Technical Illustrator - Multiple Teams

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

The role involves converting 3D CAD models and engineering data into high-quality 2D illustrations, exploded views, assembly illustrations, installation/removal procedures, and procedural graphics.

The illustrations must comply with applicable technical documentation standards and support the development of Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP), Repair Parts and Illustrations List (RPIL), Illustrated Parts Data (IPD), and Component Maintenance Publications (CMP).

Qualifications and Experience

• B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in technical illustration and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, IsoDraw, CATIA, or equivalent tools.
• Strong understanding of technical drawing and documentation standards, including ATA iSpec 2200 and S1000D.
• Proven experience in creating technical illustrations compliant with S1000D standards.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, IsoDraw, or equivalent technical illustration tools.
• Experience in Illustration Content Number (ICN) management and associated technical publication workflows.
• Experience with RPIL, Repair Parts Support (RPS) development, and IPD illustrations is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with IETP standards and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) deliverables is highly desirable.
• Experience working with engineering databases and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Teamcenter, SAP, Agile PLM, Windchill, or 3D Via.
• Proficiency in workflow and work-tracking tools such as JIRA.

Key Responsibilities

• Create accurate 2D technical illustrations from 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical references.
• Develop detailed illustrations, including exploded views, assembly views, section views, detail views, and installation/removal procedures.
• Produce procedural graphics and illustrations for technical manuals, maintenance manuals, service manuals, assembly instructions, and parts documentation.
• Develop illustrations for IETP, RPIL, IPD, and CMP deliverables.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, IsoDraw, or equivalent software to create high-quality, vector-based technical illustrations.
• Interpret CATIA 3D models to understand product structures, components, assemblies, and engineering designs.
• Ensure accuracy in geometry, orientation, proportions, and component relationships.
• Apply appropriate line weights, colour shading, hatching, callouts, symbols, arrows, and graphical conventions in accordance with applicable standards.
• Analyse complex engineering data, including drawings, specifications, CAD models, bills of materials (BOMs), schematics, wiring diagrams, and Service Bulletins, to develop technically accurate illustrations.
• Collaborate with engineers, technical authors, designers, subject-matter experts, and the wider Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) team to clarify technical information and validate content.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.