Technical Editor and Writer 3

Engineering Technical Writer


About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technical Writer to support the development and maintenance of technical documentation for complex engineering and mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineers, technical leads, and cross-functional stakeholders to create clear, accurate, and standards-compliant documentation for a variety of technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain engineering documentation, including:
• • Technical Procedure Manuals
  • Test Requirement Documents (TRDs)
  • User Manuals
  • Programming Manuals
  • Service Manuals
  • Operational Specifications
  • Other technical publications
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and easy-to-understand documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation of illustrations, diagrams, charts, and other visual content.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure documentation accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Publish and maintain content across multiple formats, including print, electronic, interactive, and structured documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, technical leads, and instructors to develop system and sensor documentation.
• Perform desktop publishing tasks for reports, white papers, technical articles, presentations, and project documentation.
• Research and compile information from technical and engineering sources to create structured documentation.
• Ensure documentation aligns with industry best practices and established technical writing standards.
• Support additional documentation and communication initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networking, information technology, or related sensor systems.
• Engineering, technical, or military systems experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to work.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering or technical writing experience.
• 2+ years of experience with structured authoring tools such as:
• • Arbortext
  • MadCap Flare
  • Adobe FrameMaker
• Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE100).
• Experience with structured content standards and technologies, including:
• • XML
  • SGML
  • HTML
  • S1000D
  • DITA
• Experience developing documentation for complex engineering, aerospace, defense, communications, or mission systems.

Desired Skills

• Technical writing and editing
• Structured authoring
• Desktop publishing
• Documentation quality assurance
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Engineering documentation standards
• Content management and publishing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.