Technical Writer

Description

You will join a growing team as a technical writer, covering reports, summaries, system characterization documents, briefings, and procedures.

You will work with engineers to make sure deliverables are complete and accurate, and you will make them clear and consistent with established standards.

You will also help the team set up an internal documentation repository and an information management strategy.

This role sits within engineering and technical support.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and keep technical, policy, and procedural documents up to date.
• Write and edit technical content for many types of documents.
• Build documents from engineering drawings, engineering documentation, discussions with engineers and subject matter experts, and other sources.
• Turn dense technical material into writing a broad readership can follow, including reading engineering and maintenance drawings and operational procedures.
• Research specialized subjects and pull together information from several sources.
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings for varied audiences.
• Plan the layout and design of documents and briefings.
• Keep the internal documentation library current under version control.
• Work in tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, and similar.

Requirements

• Required:
• Hold an active Secret clearance by your start date.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related field, plus 5 years of experience.
• Clear written communication, with the ability to make complex topics simple.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including formatting, templates, and cross referencing.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills, including design, animations, and data visualization.
• Careful attention to detail and proofreading.
• Experience supporting systems engineering, system integration, or technical test work on complex hardware and software systems.
• Working knowledge of engineering concepts and current technology.
• Desired:
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in technical writing.
• Experience supporting UAS/UXS, robotics, embedded systems, communications, sensor systems, or other integrated technical platforms.
• Familiarity with government practices, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, MS Teams, or other collaboration platforms.
• Knowledge of graphic design.
• Research and fact checking.
• Skill in organizing content and designing documents.
• Experience working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Conditions

Full-time, regular position.

Travel of up to 10%, within the continental US.

Salary range: $67,800 - 142,200 USD.

Final pay depends on factors such as location, federal government contract labor categories and wage rates, prior experience, skills, education, and certifications.

Flexibility to balance quality work with personal life.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off.
• Flexible time off that you can take when you need it.
• Access to robust learning resources to support your career goals.