Defense Technical Writer — MIL-STD Docs & Compliance

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is seeking a highly motivated technical writer to join our Crane, Indiana team. You will partner with SMEs, engineers, and program managers to transform complex technical information into clear, accurate, and compliant documentation for defense programs.

You will develop, organize, and manage program-specific manuals, SOPs, training materials, and reports, ensuring consistent, high-quality communications across divisional functions while meeting strict DoD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, technical writing, or related discipline; equivalent experience considered.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD documentation standards and DoW technical publication practices.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain DoW Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Document development, tracking, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather information for user-friendly content.
• Edit, format, and proofread program-specific documents.
• Ensure compliance with defense industry standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Written communication

Attention to detail

Project coordination

MS Office Suite

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, technical writing, or related discipline

Engineering degree + English/journalism/technical writing or certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is seeking a highly motivated technical writer to join our Crane, Indiana team. You will partner with SMEs, engineers, and program managers to transform complex technical information into clear, accurate, and compliant documentation for defense programs.

You will develop, organize, and manage program-specific manuals, SOPs, training materials, and reports, ensuring consistent, high-quality communications across divisional functions while meeting strict DoD