Technical Writer

Post Date

Jun 11, 2026

Location

Huntsville,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35824
US
Aug 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Technical Writer

Req #

HSV-d9c07742-3d91-4d6d-a38a-eb86a5a12474

Pay Rate

$34 - $43 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer in Huntsville, AL is looking to hire a Technical Writer. Responsibilities include:
- Compiles information for inclusion in documents from interviews with appropriate technical personnel, notes and draft reports, meeting attendance or minutes of meetings, existing documentation, and observance of demonstration, experiments, and equipment operations
- Develop, update, and maintain Army Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) to include Operator, Field/Depot Maintenance, and RPSTL content
- Generate IETM changes/updates by analyzing engineering data (drawings, schematics)
- Develop and maintain Maintenance Work Order (MWOs) and Depot Work Maintenance Requirements (DWMRs)
- Facilitate Pubs and MWO validation events at contractor or government facilities
- Participate in Government run verification events
Independently researches technical issues and develops documentation
- Arranges, outlines and writes documents in accordance with good English principles, commercial standards, military or DoD regulations as appropriate
- Determines level of detail, appropriate standards and formats required, and writes documents to satisfy these requirements
- Applies good security practices for handling all classified documents utilized or generated to ensure that classified information is handled properly during documentation development and completed documents are marked appropriately
- Organizes and oversees work of lower-level technical writers

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 5+ years of experience in Technical Writing
- Functional working knowledge of MIL-STD-40051 (IADS/XML)
- Avionics and XML experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Civilian or military avionics experience
- Bachelors Degree

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.