MBSE Technical Writer – DoD/SCIF Documentation Lead

Peraton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

heavily subsidized benefits

25 days PTO

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Technical Writer to support the planning, development, and integration of digital‑twin capabilities for DoD/aerospace programs. You will shape concepts, architectures, and MBSE artifacts to ensure interoperable, technically sound solutions across the system landscape.

You will document software architectures, APIs, and operational guides, manage classified material in SCIFs, and collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity, and program teams to ensure audit readiness and

Qualifications

• Top-Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with software/engineering docs or DoD/aerospace environments.
• Proven experience documenting software architectures, system workflows, and APIs within an Agile/SDLC framework.
• Hands-on experience with modern documentation platforms and version control (Git, Jira/Confluence, SharePoint).
• Able to establish style guides, enforce standards, and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance, and enforcement of documentation standards across software and systems engineering programs.
• Produce clear, accurate system architecture guides, API docs, SOPs, run books, and customer deliverables.
• Publish and manage classified docs in a SCIF per security protocols and government requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end documentation lifecycle: drafting, version control, reviews, approvals, publication.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders to translate concepts into content.
• Create executive briefs, white papers, technical reports, and strategic communications for leadership and clients.

Skills

communication

documentation

SDLC

Git/Confluence

deadlines

Education

Associate degree in Software Engineering/CS/Systems Engineering or related

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Doctoral degree in related field

Tools

Git

Confluence

SharePoint

Dropbox

DOD-Safe

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Technical Writer to support the planning, development, and integration of digital‑twin capabilities for DoD/aerospace programs. You will shape concepts, architectures, and MBSE artifacts to ensure interoperable, technically sound solutions across the system landscape.

You will document software architectures, APIs, and operational guides, manage classified material in SCIFs, and collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity, and program teams to ensure audit readiness and