Engineering Technical Writers with Security Clearance

ASD; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASD in Elkridge, MD is seeking Engineering Technical Writers to join a high-performing team that develops engineering documentation for military radar and sensor systems. You will write, rewrite, and edit manuals, TRDs, user and programming manuals, and operational specs for advanced platforms.

Collaborate with leads, engineers, and instructors, perform desktop publishing, and ensure materials meet DoD standards. A STEM degree and DoD Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Proficient with MS Office products and structured authoring
• Experience with technical writing in defense or aerospace contexts.

Responsibilities

• Writes, rewrites and edits engineering documents (manuals, TRDs, user, programming and service manuals).
• Oversees preparation of illustrations and publish materials in various formats (HTML, XML, SGML).
• Collaborates with task leads, engineers and instructors to deliver sensor/system manuals.

Skills

Technical writing

DoD clearance

MS Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Arbortext

MadCap Flare

FrameMaker

Job description

Engineering Technical 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