Secret-Clearance Technical Writer for Engineering Docs

CACI International Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 68,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Technical Writer to support engineering teams by preparing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documents, reports, and procedures in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure clarity and accuracy, manage an internal documentation repository with version control, and collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex hardware/software concepts into accessible materials.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Secret Clearance to start.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5 years of experience.
• Strong written communication skills that complement an ability to simplify complex topics.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills (formatting, creating templates, cross referencing).
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills (design, animations, data visualization).
• Attention to detail and proofreading.
• Experience supporting systems engineering, system integration, or technical test activities for complex hardware/software systems.
• Familiarity with engineering concepts and current technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical and policy/procedural documentation.
• Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources.
• Responsible for writing/editing technical copy for various types of documents.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library with version control.
• Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, etc.
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.
• Coordinate layout and design of documents and briefings.
• Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers.
• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information.

Skills

Technical writing

Strong written communication

Attention to detail

Systems engineering support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Technical writing concentration

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Illustrator

SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

CACI International Inc is seeking a Technical Writer to support engineering teams by preparing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documents, reports, and procedures in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure clarity and accuracy, manage an internal documentation repository with version control, and collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex hardware/software concepts into accessible materials.