Senior Technical Writer for Defense Systems

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Technical Writer to support defense programs requiring high-quality engineering and program documentation.

The role emphasizes producing clear, user-friendly content and maintaining configuration control for complex electro-mechanical, optical, and embedded systems. The ideal candidate is a fast, precise writer who communicates complex inputs clearly, collaborates with engineers and SMEs, and supports documentation needs for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, Journalism, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience producing complex technical documentation in engineering-driven, regulated environments.
• Proven ability to write and edit clear, accurate technical documents for advanced systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and maintain high-quality technical documentation (system descriptions, reports, procedures, work instructions, test documentation).
• Transform complex engineering concepts into clear, concise content for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineers, SMEs, quality teams, operations, and program management to gather and validate information.
• Create diagrams, graphics, tables, and visual aids to enhance clarity.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation

Communication

AI tools

DoD/clearance mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Visio

SharePoint

Job description

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Technical Writer to support defense programs requiring high-quality engineering and program documentation.

The role emphasizes producing clear, user-friendly content and maintaining configuration control for complex electro-mechanical, optical, and embedded systems. The ideal candidate is a fast, precise writer who communicates complex inputs clearly, collaborates with engineers and SMEs, and supports documentation needs for