Remote Aviation Technical Writer II: Documentation & CM

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Reston, VA seeks a Technical Writer II to update, revise, and structure a vast technical documentation library for aviation automation initiatives. You will collaborate with the Configuration Management team to enforce baselines and version control, using Microsoft Word to deliver clean, compliant manuals.

The role requires 3–4 years of experience in technical writing within defense or aerospace contexts and strong Word/MS Office skills, with familiarity in CM processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications, English, Information Management, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 4 years of professional experience as a Technical Writer focusing on technical manuals, library control, or document configuration within federal contracting, defense, or aerospace engineering environments.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word and the broader MS Office suite, with a proven history of managing complex, multi-page technical documents.
• Solid understanding of baseline control principles, version tracking, and basic CM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Revise, edit, and format comprehensive technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and system administration guides based on engineering inputs.
• Catalog and organize the centralized digital and physical technical documentation library, ensuring manuals are searchable, accurately tagged, and up to date.
• Work closely with the CM team to enforce document control protocols, route documents through approval workflows, and track version updates.
• Utilize MS Word features (styles, automated TOCs, cross-referencing, multi-level numbering) to keep manuals clean.
• Proofread for formatting consistency, technical clarity, and acronym uniformity before submission.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications/English/Info Management/Systems Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

MS Office

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Leidos Inc in Reston, VA seeks a Technical Writer II to update, revise, and structure a vast technical documentation library for aviation automation initiatives. You will collaborate with the Configuration Management team to enforce baselines and version control, using Microsoft Word to deliver clean, compliant manuals.

The role requires 3–4 years of experience in technical writing within defense or aerospace contexts and strong Word/MS Office skills, with familiarity in CM processes and