Senior Technical Writer

Leonardo DRS; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health savings account

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, a leader in defense technology, seeks a Senior Technical Writer in Menomonee Falls, WI to convert complex engineering data into clear, mission-ready documentation for customers, operators, and sustainment teams.

You will collaborate with engineers and SMEs to produce manuals and training materials, ensuring compliance with military standards and lifecycle requirements. This role emphasizes accuracy, clarity, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Technical Communication or related field; equivalent considered.
• Experience creating technical documentation in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or defense.
• Ability to interpret specs, drawings, BOMs, test procedures, and data.
• Strong writing, editing, research, and organizational skills.
• Capable of managing multiple deliverables and deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and document-control systems.
• Experience with structured authoring, XML, Acrobat, CAD-viewing or illustration tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with defense standards or data-item descriptions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain manuals, procedures, maintenance instructions, installation guides, test docs, and training materials.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into concise, user-focused documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, quality, manufacturing, logistics, and program management to gather information.
• Ensure docs meet customer, contract, configuration-management, and standards requirements.
• Organize documentation through the product lifecycle from development to sustainment.
• Create supporting visuals, including tables, diagrams, and workflow graphics with tech teams.
• Review documents for technical accuracy, clarity, grammar, and usability.
• Drive continuous improvement in documentation processes and content standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Content authoring

Editing

Organizational skills

Research

Education

Associate's degree in Technical Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document-control systems

XML

Adobe Acrobat

CAD-viewing tools

Job description

Job Summary

Naval Power Systems in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Senior Technical Writer to help transform complex engineering and product information into clear, accurate, mission-ready documentation. In this role, you will support advanced naval and defense programs by creating the technical content that enables customers, operators, maintainers, and internal teams to use and sustain critical power and energy systems with confidence.

This is an opportunity to work alongside engineers, program teams, and subject-matter experts on technologies that support the reliability, readiness, and performance of U.S. Navy platforms.

What You Will Do

• Develop, revise, and maintain technical manuals, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, installation guides, test documentation, and training materials.
• Translate complex engineering concepts, drawings, specifications, and test results into concise, user-focused documentation.
• Partner closely with engineers, quality, manufacturing, logistics, program management, and other subject-matter experts to gather and validate technical information.
• Ensure documentation meets customer, contractual, configuration-management, and applicable military or industry standards.
• Organize and manage documentation throughout the product lifecycle, from development and qualification through production and sustainment.
• Create supporting visual content, including tables, diagrams, illustrations, and workflow graphics, in coordination with technical teams.
• Review documents for technical accuracy, consistency, clarity, grammar, and usability.
• Help drive continuous improvement in documentation processes, templates, and content standards.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Associate's degree in Technical Communication or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience developing technical documentation in an engineering, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong ability to interpret technical source material, including specifications, engineering drawings, bills of material, test procedures, and product data.
• Exceptional writing, editing, research, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables, prioritize effectively, and meet program deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document-control or configuration-management systems.
• Experience with structured authoring, XML, Adobe Acrobat, CAD-viewing tools, or technical illustration tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with military standards, data-item descriptions, or defense technical-manual requirements is preferred.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.