Technical Illustrator: 3D Graphics for Manuals

Redwire Defense Tech; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disabilit

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a Technical Illustrator in Huntsville to create precise line art for operations manuals, maintenance procedures, and controlled documentation supporting defense programs. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, and technical publications teams to ensure accuracy, safety, and consistency in task execution.

Requires an associate degree or equivalent in technical illustration or related field, at least one year of experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in Technical Illustration, Technical Communication, Industrial Design, or related discipline.
• Minimum one year of technical illustration, drafting, or 3D modeling experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret engineering prints and schematics.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks Composer, Creo Illustrator, or equivalent technical illustration tools.
• Familiarity with ERP/PDM systems and controlled documentation workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes such as assembly, fabrication, and sub-assembly.
• Ability to show a portfolio of past work.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed, accurate line art for operations manuals, maintenance guides, and supporting procedures.
• Interpret engineering models, drawings, and schematics to develop 2D/3D technical illustrations.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and publications teams to validate accuracy and clarity.
• Follow Redwire documentation standards for formatting, terminology, consistency, and compliance.
• Maintain organized document histories, revision logs, and file structures in PDM/ERP systems.
• Support digital and print workflows for both legacy and new-development programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on illustration quality and documentation efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical illustration tools

ERP/PDM familiarity

Deadline management

Manufacturing processes

Portfolio of work

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in Technical Illustration/Communication/Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks Composer

Creo Illustrator

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a Technical Illustrator in Huntsville to create precise line art for operations manuals, maintenance procedures, and controlled documentation supporting defense programs. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, and technical publications teams to ensure accuracy, safety, and consistency in task execution.

Requires an associate degree or equivalent in technical illustration or related field, at least one year of experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks