Documentation Specialist

FREQUENTIS Deutschland GmbH; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Competitive 401(k) Plan with company match

Generous holidays

Employee Life Insurance & AD&D

Company-paid Disability Insurance

PTO that scales with tenure

Bonus Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace communications firm in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking a Technical Writer with a Bachelor's degree related to Technical Communication or IT, and at least 5 years of documentation experience in aerospace, defense, or telecommunications. Responsibilities include managing CM documentation and applying QA standards for deliverables. The role offers benefits such as medical insurance and a competitive 401(k) plan, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical writing or documentation, preferably in aerospace, defense, or telecommunications.
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles and documentation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain CM documentation including system manuals, configuration records, and change control logs.
• Apply configuration management and quality assurance standards to all deliverables.
• Coordinate with project leads and system engineers to ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct document reviews and acceptance tests for internally and externally produced materials.
• Support documentation planning for new programs and updates to existing systems and procedures.

Skills

Technical writing

Configuration management

Documentation workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Job description

Overview

Maryland, Columbia FREQUENTIS USA, Inc. From now on

Frequentis USA Inc. is dedicated to creating a safer world. With over 75 years of experience, Frequentis understands that controllers in safety critical situations encounter new challenges daily. Our mission is to develop and market highly reliable, optimized, custom‑tailored, and user‑centric communication and information systems for mission critical solutions. As an industry leader in voice communication data information systems, we create a safer world through integration, digitalization, and automation while maintaining world class safety standards. We proudly serve many U.S. government agencies including the FAA, DoD, and NASA.

Key Tasks

• Develop, revise, and maintain CM documentation including system manuals, configuration records, and change control logs.
• Apply configuration management and quality assurance standards to all deliverables.
• Coordinate with project leads and system engineers to ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct document reviews and acceptance tests for internally and externally produced materials.
• Support documentation planning for new programs and updates to existing systems and procedures.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical writing or documentation, preferably in aerospace, defense, or telecommunications.
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles and documentation workflows.

Our Values

Frequentis USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Competitive 401(k) Plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Employee Life Insurance & AD&D
• Company-paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous holidays, including a full week off from December 25 to January 1
• PTO that scales with tenure and sick leave
• Company-sponsored team‑building activities to boost morale and productivity
• Bonus Plan

Salary

Your individual salary is based on your professional experience and qualifications and is part of our attractive total package.

Additional Information

Frequentis stands for safe, open & family‑friendly corporate culture, we hire for personality & train skills. People & their values matter to us. That's why I'm not only interested in your skills, but also in your personal passion and commitment.

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