Part-Time Technical Writer — Maritime Defense & SBIR

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY

Brunswick (ME)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 55,000

Part time

13 days ago
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Job summary

Sentient Digital, Inc. in Brunswick, ME, seeks a part-time Technical Writer with a scientific background to develop and maintain software documentation, user guides, and technical content for US Navy ASW programs.

This role involves collaborating with engineers and scientists, preparing SBIR materials, and coordinating reviews throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, the ability to translate complex technical concepts for varied audiences, and

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizen eligible for DoD Secret clearance.
  • Ability to extract information from engineers and SMEs.
  • Proven ability to translate complex concepts for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and revise software documentation, user manuals, web content, and technical guides.
  • Promote documentation standards, templates, and workflows for consistency.
  • Collaborate with engineers, test teams, scientists to gather information and translate into clear docs.
  • Create diagrams, screenshots, examples, workflows to aid usability.
  • Support SBIR proposals and invention disclosures with technical material.
  • Coordinate technical reviews and manage revisions through approvals.

Skills

Technical writing
Communication skills
Collaboration with engineers
Translate complex concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific/engineering discipline

Tools

Structured documentation tools

Job description

Sentient Digital, Inc. in Brunswick, ME, seeks a part-time Technical Writer with a scientific background to develop and maintain software documentation, user guides, and technical content for US Navy ASW programs.

This role involves collaborating with engineers and scientists, preparing SBIR materials, and coordinating reviews throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, the ability to translate complex technical concepts for varied audiences, and

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