Technical Communicator - Contractor

Engineering

Technical Editor and Writer 3 Elkridge, MD Posted: 4/10/2026

Engineering

Shift:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Technical Editor and Writer 3, in Elkridge, MD. Successful candidate will work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure in fulfilling the assigned role.

As an engineering writer, the successful candidate writes, rewrites and/or edits technical publications covering operation and maintenance for sensors/systems. Published technical publications include hardware description, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting and repair, and parts information for a wide range of audiences.

Possess the ability to publish materials in page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), and structured (HTML, XML, and SGML) formats and has experience writing to military specifications and standards.

Conduct quality review of technical publications.

Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field or minimum of 3 years' experience in military operations and maintenance with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology-based sensors/systems

Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance

Able and willing to perform physically demanding tasks in various environmental conditions

Able and willing to travel to domestic and international sites to support program tasks when/if required

Greater than 5 years' engineering writing experience

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). Minimum Security Clearance:

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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