Senior Technical Writer for Defense & Cryptologic Systems

Leidos; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documentation for complex hardware and software systems. You will translate highly technical information for diverse audiences and collaborate with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts.

Your work may include software and systems-engineering documentation, operation and test documentation, installation guides, user manuals, and code documentation.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of Technical Writing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) additional years of Technical Writing experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documentation throughout the documentation lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications.
• Write and edit installation, configuration, and how-to documentation for project hardware and software.
• Create software code documentation, implementation guides, and end-user guides.
• Develop field, data-definition, and data-flow documentation.
• Write technical copy for a variety of document types under general direction.
• Gather technical information from multiple sources and translate it into clear written content.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library.
• Research highly technical subject matter and organize information from multiple sources into documentation understandable to a broad range of readers.
• Work with developers to produce quality technical documentation and training materials.
• Develop documentation using engineering drawings, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other sources.
• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings and synthesize large quantities of computer-related information.
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings for a range of audiences.
• Coordinate document layout and design.
• Format technical publications using drawings and materials from technical personnel.
• Use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Skills

Technical Writing

Requirements Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documentation for complex hardware and software systems. You will translate highly technical information for diverse audiences and collaborate with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts.

Your work may include software and systems-engineering documentation, operation and test documentation, installation guides, user manuals, and code documentation.