Technical Editor & Writer - Naval Publications (Clearance)

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a Technical Publications Specialist to develop and maintain technical manuals for monitoring and control systems aboard FORD class ships.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product developers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure accurate, clear documentation and compliance with standards. A bachelor’s degree plus relevant experience is required, with a final clearance being essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience
• Equivalencies as listed may meet minimum qualifications: Associate's Degree + 2 years exempt or 4 years non-exempt; Military Paygrade E-5+; High School with specific manufacturing/shipbuilding experience
• Excellent collaboration and QA of technical documents required

Responsibilities

• Write, rewrite and edit technical manuals and publications to communicate technical specifications clearly
• Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers and observing production methods
• Develop and maintain technical publications for monitoring and control systems aboard FORD class ships
• Collaborate with product developers and engineers; participate in status meetings

Skills

Collaborative work environment

Quality assurance of technical docs

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Associate's Degree + 2 years exp or 4 years non-exempt

Military Paygrade E-5 or above

High School/GED + 4 years manufacturing/shipbuilding/trades

High School/GED + 8 years manufacturing/shipbuilding/trades (non-exempt)

Tools

Technical publications development tools

Understanding of technical publications standards

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a Technical Publications Specialist to develop and maintain technical manuals for monitoring and control systems aboard FORD class ships.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product developers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure accurate, clear documentation and compliance with standards. A bachelor’s degree plus relevant experience is required, with a final clearance being essential.