Advanced Technical Writing Associate

Acquisition NexGen; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition NexGen in Bloomington, MN is seeking an Advanced Technical Writing Associate to create, plan, write and edit complex IETMs, maintenance and test procedures for mission-critical technology.

You will edit engineering notes, apply formatting, and publish hardware and software procedures while guiding tasks from inception to completion and reporting progress to the technical documentation lead. The role emphasizes clear technical communication.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent command of English grammar and style.
• Ability to research highly technical information.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of CAD tools Creo or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, write and edit complex IETMs and maintenance procedures.
• Document engineering processes and specifications from notes.
• Format and publish hardware and software test procedures.
• Communicate project status to the technical documentation lead.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Interviews & listening

Read engineering drawings

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

3 years relevant experience

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Build Technical Documentation That Supports Mission-Critical Technology

We are seeking an Advanced Technical Writing Associate in our Bloomington, MN location.

As the Advanced Technical Writing Associate, you’ll be responsible for creating, planning, writing and editing complex operational, instructional, interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs), maintenance or test procedures.

This will entail documenting engineering processes and specifications by editing software developer and engineering staff’s notes and procedures and applying formatting in order to support the writing and publication of hardware and software test procedures.

You’ll manage complex tasks from inception to end, proactively communicating the status of projects to the technical documentation lead.

What You’ll Experience

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge—as it’s discovered

What You Bring to the Table

• An Associate’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Distinct knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to tailor communication to the target audience through effective listening and interviewing skills
• Distinct ability to research highly technical information and interpret data
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience with CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks
• Distinct understanding of DoD MIL standards and style guides and the ability to adhere to and implement such standard in technical documentation

What Sets You Apart

• Strives to grow expertise in the fundamentals of the job, including production tools, projects, DoD MIL STD, IETMs, etc.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Experience with Circuit Card assembly
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Education & Experience

Associate's degree in a related specialized area or field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required, plus 3 years relevant work experience.

Clearance Requirements

Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Location:

Bloomington, MN

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans