Technical Illustrator I — Precision 2D/3D Graphics for Manuals

Edge Autonomy; 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 Disable

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech in Huntsville, AL seeks a Technical Illustrator to create precise line art and graphics for operations manuals and maintenance procedures. This role works collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, and technical publications teams to ensure all illustrations promote safe, accurate, and consistent task execution.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, at least one year of technical illustration or 3D modeling experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent 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

Technical illustration

Drafting

3D modeling

Mechanical aptitude

Portfolio

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks Composer

Creo Illustrator

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech in Huntsville, AL seeks a Technical Illustrator to create precise line art and graphics for operations manuals and maintenance procedures. This role works collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, and technical publications teams to ensure all illustrations promote safe, accurate, and consistent task execution.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, at least one year of technical illustration or 3D modeling experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks