Technical Documentation Specialist – CM & QA

FREQUENTIS Deutschland GmbH; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Competitive 401(k) Plan with company match

Generous holidays

Employee Life Insurance & AD&D

Company-paid Disability Insurance

PTO that scales with tenure

Bonus Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace communications firm in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking a Technical Writer with a Bachelor's degree related to Technical Communication or IT, and at least 5 years of documentation experience in aerospace, defense, or telecommunications. Responsibilities include managing CM documentation and applying QA standards for deliverables. The role offers benefits such as medical insurance and a competitive 401(k) plan, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical writing or documentation, preferably in aerospace, defense, or telecommunications.
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles and documentation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain CM documentation including system manuals, configuration records, and change control logs.
• Apply configuration management and quality assurance standards to all deliverables.
• Coordinate with project leads and system engineers to ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct document reviews and acceptance tests for internally and externally produced materials.
• Support documentation planning for new programs and updates to existing systems and procedures.

Skills

Technical writing

Configuration management

Documentation workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Job description

A leading aerospace communications firm in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking a Technical Writer with a Bachelor's degree related to Technical Communication or IT, and at least 5 years of documentation experience in aerospace, defense, or telecommunications. Responsibilities include managing CM documentation and applying QA standards for deliverables. The role offers benefits such as medical insurance and a competitive 401(k) plan, ensuring a supportive work environment.