Technical Illustrator & Writer III

Date Posted:

2025-09-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling—to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

We are looking for a motivated, skilled Technical Illustrator & Writer to join our Integrated Talent Development (ITD) Team. The candidate will be a self-starter with a passion creating, maintaining, and evolving technical documentation and illustrations that support broad user engagement with our suite of learning & development programs and applications. This team member will champion visual documentation, technical diagrams, visual aids, and communication-focused charts—deployed through instruction manuals, user guides, in-app screens, and more. They will work to enhance accessibility, accelerate adoption, and empower a DIY learning culture. The person should be energized to observe, learn, and contribute to the overall success of the ITD team, and likely has a natural talent for accurately understanding and then translating complex integrated systems and processes into clear, graphical instruction that users can easily follow with confidence. Additionally, they are excited by the possibilities of leveraging AI to extend the reach of their content, including designing content that is specifically optimized for our AI-powered Learning Assistant. 

What you will do:

• Thoughtfully understand the ITD learning and development paradigm—with emphasis on knowledge-transfer systems/tools, processes, and culture. 

• Develop and maintain precise, high-quality technical documentation and visuals that translate complex systems, processes, and workflows into clear, graphical instructional content that boosts user understanding and confidence. 

• Take ownership of projects from concept to completion—analyzing requirements, anticipating integrated implications, and championing continuous improvement. 

• Innovate visual approaches to optimize user adoption and engagement, utilizing effective visuals such as exploded diagrams, pictorial instructions, system diagrams, process maps, and flow charts (with potential collaboration on motion graphics and videos as needed). 

• Continuously refine documentation and visuals based on process/tool changes and user feedback—aiming to improve adoption, usability, and learning outcomes. 

• Maintain a consistent visual style and graphics library, including tone and terminology. 

• Collaborate on and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, iterative environment, ensuring ITD brand consistency in all solutions. 

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires Bachelor’s in Technical Writing, Instructional Design, or related field with a minimum of 5+ years of experience; OR advanced degree in related field with minimum of 3+ years of experience. 

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