Specification Writer 3 (HYBRID) - 28174

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Specification Writer to develop and maintain detailed technical specifications for a range of mission‑critical projects. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to produce clear, accurate documentation that aligns with client requirements and industry standards.

In this role you will translate customer language into standard procedures, review drawings and data, and maintain specification files while ensuring quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years related education or experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong editorial and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications from engineering change notices, customer specifications, and/or published data sheets.
• Maintain customer specifications files.
• Review customer drawings and data.
• Translate customer language into standard procedures and product flow.

Skills

Editorial skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Effective communication

Teamwork

Secret clearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent plus 4 years related education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Who We Are

Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Specification Writer to join our team. In this role, you will develop and maintain detailed technical specifications that support a diverse range of mission‑critical projects. You will work closely with engineers, project managers, and other key stakeholders to produce clear, accurate, and concise documentation that aligns with client requirements, industry standards, and internal guidelines.

What You Will Do

• Prepare specifications from engineering change notices, customer specifications, and/or published data sheets.
• Maintain customer specifications files.
• Review customer drawings and data.
• Translate customer language into standard procedures and product flow.

What You Must Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge and experience using personal computers, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong editorial skills.
• Effective communication with co‑workers to obtain resources needed to complete tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Bonus Points For Having

• Possess operational and maintenance experience on submarine combat control systems, sonar systems, exterior communications systems, navigation systems, or electronic warfare systems.
• Experience with developing and editing industrial and/or military specifications/procedures/manuals, and familiarity with equipment and system engineering drawings.

Physical Requirements

Job performance may require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Must be capable of climbing ladders, and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.