Technical Writer

Company: Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

INTUITIVE® is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that fosters growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation’s Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today! We are seeking a Technical Writer to support government customers in a fast-paced environment as part of a multifunctional design and engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong time management skills, the ability to multitask, and a proactive approach to balancing program priorities and project deadlines. This position requires exceptional written communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with customers and teammates. Responsibilities Develop technical documentation such as technical operator and maintenance manuals, work packages, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM), Modification Work Orders (MWO), Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) manuals, repair parts lists, and training manuals Create and modify 2D line drawings for technical publications, converting photographs and engineering computer-aided design (CAD) drawings and schematics into high-quality illustrations Ensure compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD-40051-1/2, MIL-STD-38784, MIL-PRF-63002, and MIL-HDBK-1222 Work collaboratively with engineers, subject matter experts, and logistics personnel on DoD weapon systems Participate in technical and logistics working groups Represent the team at routine internal and customer meetings Support customer on-site validation and verification events Required BS or BA degree Minimum of 5 years technical writing experience with a focus on DoD and military applications Working knowledge of structured Extensible Markup Language (XML) authoring tools such as PTC Arbortext or equivalent Proficiency with Microsoft Office Availability for up to 25% travel Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance Desired Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, PTC Creo, or equivalent Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics Experience using illustration software such as Canvas X Pro, Adobe Illustrator, or equivalent to create technical illustrations Understanding of DoD provisioning and logistics processes and documentation Disability Accommodation for Applicants - Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at INTUITIVE hr@irtc-hq.com or 256-922-9300. Our process is to respond and to work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.

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