Advanced Technical Writer – IETM / DoD Technical Documentation

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. in Bloomington, MN is seeking an Advanced Technical Writer to develop and maintain DoD documentation, IETMs, procedures, and engineering content for hardware and software systems.

You will translate complex engineering information into clear technical content, interpret drawings, and work with Creo/SolidWorks while applying MIL standards and writing style guides. Collaboration with engineering and product teams is essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant technical writing experience.
• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• Understanding of DoD MIL standards and style guides.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, write, edit, and maintain complex operational and instructional technical documentation.
• Develop and update IETMs, maintenance procedures, and hardware/software test procedures.
• Translate complex engineering content into clear user-focused material.
• Edit notes and source material for clarity, accuracy, and publication readiness.
• Apply formatting, standards, and documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, software, and product teams to validate content.
• Manage documentation projects from inception to completion and report progress.

Skills

Technical writing

Interpreting engineering drawings

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Check out this new opportunity!

Advanced Technical Writer

IETM | DoD Technical Documentation

Bloomington, MN

Pay Estimated: $31.11 - $36.11/Hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

We are hiring an Advanced Technical Writer to develop and maintain complex DoD technical documentation, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), maintenance procedures, test procedures, and engineering documentation supporting hardware and software systems. This role requires experience translating complex engineering information into clear technical content, interpreting engineering drawings, working with CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks, and applying DoD MIL standards and technical writing style guides.

This role supports engineering and product development teams by planning, writing, editing, formatting, and publishing accurate operational and instructional documentation. You will manage complex technical writing assignments from inception through publication while coordinating project status with technical documentation leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Create, plan, write, edit, and maintain complex operational and instructional technical documentation.
• Develop and update Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), maintenance procedures, and hardware and software test procedures.
• Translate complex engineering processes, specifications, technical data, and developer documentation into clear, user-focused content.
• Edit engineering and software development notes, procedures, and source material for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and publication readiness.
• Apply required formatting, technical writing standards, style guides, and documentation requirements.
• Research and interpret highly technical information to develop accurate technical documentation.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and related technical information.
• Collaborate with engineering, software development, and product development teams to gather and validate technical content.
• Manage complex technical documentation assignments from inception through completion.
• Communicate project status and documentation progress to the technical documentation lead.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Associate’s degree in a related specialized area or field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant technical writing experience.
• Knowledge of English language structure, grammar, composition, spelling, and technical writing conventions.
• Experience researching complex technical information and interpreting technical data.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• Understanding of DoD MIL standards and style guides, including the ability to apply required standards to technical documentation.
• Ability to develop technical content appropriate for the intended audience by gathering information from engineering and technical subject matter experts.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

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• For more information about Moseley: About Us

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."