Senior Technical Writer: Test Plans & Documentation

Trax International; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services firm is seeking a Technical Writer - III for their Fairfax, VA location. This position requires crafting and editing a variety of technical documents including test plans, reports, and manuals. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience, along with expertise in document management systems. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and proven communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineers and technical staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical writing and editing, especially in test-related documents.
• Strong understanding of document management workflows and version control systems.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Write and coordinate the development of technical documentation and reports.
• Research and analyze documents for format and compliance.
• Develop test plans and supplementary information.

Skills

Technical writing

Document configuration management

Attention to detail

Ability to synthesize information

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or Technical Writing

Tools

SharePoint

Git

Subversion

Job description

A leading technical services firm is seeking a Technical Writer - III for their Fairfax, VA location. This position requires crafting and editing a variety of technical documents including test plans, reports, and manuals. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience, along with expertise in document management systems. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and proven communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineers and technical staff.