Engineering Technical Writer

TAD PGS, Inc.; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage

Job summary

TAD PGS, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technical Writer in the Elkridge, MD area to create and edit technical manuals, TRDs, and user guides. The role involves publishing in multiple formats and coordinating with engineers and instructors to deliver clear manuals for sensor/system projects.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a STEM field, DoD Secret clearance, US citizenship, and strong MS Office skills. Direct deposit, benefits, and professional development support are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM field.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• US citizenship required.
• Expert knowledge of MS Office products.

Responsibilities

• Writes, rewrites and edits engineering documents to communicate technical information clearly.
• Oversees preparation of illustrative materials and selects drawings/diagrams.
• Conducts quality review of materials.
• Publishes materials in page-based and electronic formats (HTML/XML/SGML).
• Collaborates with leads, engineers and instructors to develop manuals and delivery formats.
• Performs desktop publishing for reports and articles.
• Researches program documents to develop out outlines and adhere to specs.

Skills

MS Office

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Engineering background or military background

Tools

Arbortext

MadCap Flare

FrameMaker

Job description

We have an outstanding Contract position for anEngineering Technical Writerto join a leading Company located in theElkridge, MDsurrounding area.

Pay Rate: $69.47

US Citizenship is required.

Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Writes, rewrites and /or edits engineering documents such as technical procedure manuals, test requirement documents (TRDs), user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
• Oversears preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
• Conducts quality review of materials.
• Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).
• Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.
• Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.
• Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of engineering technical writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field.
• Or Military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems.
• Engineering background or equivalent military background.
• Expert knowledge with MS Office Products.
• Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
• Self-starter and engaged team member.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' engineering writing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with structured authoring applications, such as: Arbortext, MadCap Flare, or FrameMaker.
• Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).
• Knowledge of standards - XML, SGML, HTML, S1000D and DITA for structured Content.
• Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

Benefits:

Benefits offered vary by 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
• DailyPay (in some locations)

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

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:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance