Technical Editor (Journeyman)

Joint Research and Development; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Joint Research and Development is seeking a Technical Editor (Journeyman) to support the U.S. Air Force. This role involves editing and reviewing technical documents while ensuring compliance with standards.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and at least 3 years of professional experience. Familiarity with air combat operations is a plus. This position offers a dynamic work environment at Nellis AFB, NV.

Benefits include health insurance, 401K, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of relevant professional experience in technical editing or writing.
• Experience with operational test and evaluation (OT&E) activities.
• Familiarity with fighter aircraft systems and air combat operations.

Responsibilities

• Edit and review technical documents for clarity, grammar, and formatting.
• Ensure compliance with government style guides and publication standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to understand and translate technical content.

Skills

Technical editing

Documentation support

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Version control systems

Document management tools

Job description

JRAD is seeking candidates for an upcoming Technical Editor (Journeyman) position supporting the U.S. Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Detachment 6 (DET 6) - Fighter Test Services (FTS). This position is located at Nellis AFB, NV.

The Technical Editor (Journeyman) provides editorial, documentation, and communication support for operational test and evaluation (OT&E) activities under the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Detachment 6 Fighter Test Services contract.

Supports the preparation, review, and editing of technical documents, reports, and briefings derived from test planning, execution, and analysis activities. Ensures clarity, consistency, accuracy, and compliance with government standards, formatting requirements, and publication guidelines.

Works independently on assigned tasks and collaborates with engineers, analysts, and program personnel to translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and professional documentation suitable for technical and executive audiences.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Edit and review technical documents, including test plans, test reports, evaluation summaries, briefings, and supporting materials for clarity, grammar, formatting, and consistency
• Ensure all documentation complies with applicable government style guides, templates, and publication standards
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, analysts, and program personnel to understand technical content and ensure accurate representation in written materials
• Standardize terminology, formatting, and document structure across deliverables
• Support development and maintenance of document templates, style guides, and editorial standards
• Assist in preparing executive-level briefings and presentation materials
• Verify accuracy of data presentation, tables, figures, and references within technical documents
• Perform quality assurance reviews of deliverables prior to submission to government stakeholders
• Manage document version control, configuration management, and document tracking processes
• Ensure timely completion and delivery of documentation products in accordance with contract schedules
• Support coordination of document reviews, comment adjudication, and revision cycles
• Maintain compliance with security requirements, including proper handling of classified and sensitive information

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• 3 or more years of relevant professional experience in technical editing, technical writing, or documentation support
• Experience supporting operational test and evaluation (OT&E) activities within AFOTEC or similar test organizations
• Familiarity with fighter aircraft systems (e.g., F-35, F-16, F-15, F-22) and air combat operations
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports
• Experience working in classified environments or handling sensitive information
• Familiarity with the following tools and technologies: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); document management and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint or equivalent); version control and document tracking systems; and style guide and formatting tools
• Experience editing and reviewing technical documentation for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with established standards
• Experience working with technical subject matter and translating complex information into clear written content
• Experience applying style guides, templates, and formatting standards
• Experience supporting document development, review cycles, and configuration management processes
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams supporting technical or operational programs

Security Clearance

• Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret/SCI preferred

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.