Engineering Technical Writer

Acro Service Corp; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro Service Corp. is seeking Engineering Writers to join a team developing engineering documentation for advanced military systems, including radar and sensor platforms. You will craft manuals, TRDs and user guides, and collaborate with engineers and instructors to deliver multi-format publications.

The role requires a STEM degree, DoD Secret clearance, and experience with structured authoring tools. Strong publishing and editing skills are essential for success in this fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or related field required.
• DoD Secret clearance required or equivalent.
• Engineering background or military background.
• Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, or sensor systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Writes, rewrites and edits engineering documents (manuals, TRDs, user guides) for military systems.
• Oversees illustrations and selects drawings, diagrams and charts.
• Conducts quality reviews and formats publications for multiple delivery formats.
• Collaborates with leads, engineers and instructors to develop manuals for varying detail levels.
• Performs desktop publishing and research to align with military/civilian specs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM or related field

Tools

Arbortext

MadCap Flare

FrameMaker

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking Engineering Writers. The successful candidates will join our high-performing team in developing engineering documentation for advanced military systems. These include radars for F-22, F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, MESA, G/ATOR and VADER and other UAV systems.

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.

Oversees 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.

Job Qualifications:

Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred 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