Senior Technical Editor: Naval Systems Documentation

Noblis, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis MSD in San Diego is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to lead documentation for Navy afloat and ashore tactical networks. You will edit, review, and supervise manuals, IETMs, and S1000D publications across ADNS, CANES, ISNS, and related systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree with 1–3 years of editing experience, DoD secret clearance, US citizenship, and the ability to guide technical writers in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years creating, editing, and reviewing technical materials or Master's with 1 year of experience
• Experience supervising technical writing teams
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
• Active DoD Secret clearance and US Citizenship
• Some travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Edit, review, and supervise creation of technical materials for Navy network platforms and systems
• Oversee development of equipment manuals, appendices, and operating/maintenance instructions
• Supervise writers producing documentation for ADNS, CANES, ISNS, and related systems
• Support the development and validation of Type II and III manuals
• Prepare IETPs per DoD/NAVWAR guidelines and S1000D 4.0.1
• Manage TMOP including S1000D, Contentha, XPP, and Live Content apps
• Support ULSS and SOM documentation development
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of IETM/SOM through reviews
• Review information for FAMs, FIBs, and MSUs
• Update SAILOR Website with new/ revised docs within 5 days of approval
• Link system docs to shore sites and platforms, maintaining configs

Skills

Analytical skills

Editing and reviewing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

S1000D

IETM/IETP

Contentha

XPP

SAILOR

Job description

Noblis MSD in San Diego is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to lead documentation for Navy afloat and ashore tactical networks. You will edit, review, and supervise manuals, IETMs, and S1000D publications across ADNS, CANES, ISNS, and related systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree with 1–3 years of editing experience, DoD secret clearance, US citizenship, and the ability to guide technical writers in a fast‑paced environment.