Technical Writer

DCS Corp; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp seeks a Technical Writer to develop and revise Navy equipment documentation and maintenance activities. You will translate technical material into accurate, clear instructions working with engineers, technicians, and other SMEs.

The role emphasizes asking questions, checking details, and organizing information for end users. DoD security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is a must.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills for complex technical content.
• Ability to understand technical source material and verify details with SMEs.
• Experience producing manuals, reports, briefs, and instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Write, revise, and maintain technical and administrative publications.
• Develop documentation covering equipment operation, maintenance, and procedures.
• Gather information from engineers, technicians, and other SMEs.
• Research information from drawings, specs, and manufacturer docs.
• Organize material to meet standards for accuracy and style.
• Select/produce photos, diagrams, and charts to support docs.
• Maintain records of revisions and publication files.
• Support distribution of publications and related communications.
• Contribute to other technical/administrative communications as needed.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Organization

Detail-oriented

SME collaboration

Communications

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in technical comm./English/engineering

Job description

Salary Range: $70,310 - $85,000

We are seeking a Technical Writer to develop and revise documentation for Navy equipment and maintenance activities. You’ll work with engineers, technicians, supervisors, and other subject-matter experts to turn technical information, drawings, and observations into accurate, clear instructions and publications.

This role is a good fit for a writer who is comfortable working with technical material, asking questions, checking details, and organizing information for the people who use it.

Essential Job Functions:

• Write, revise, and maintain technical and administrative publications, including manuals, reports, briefs, proposals, and instructional materials.
• Develop documentation covering equipment operation, maintenance, installation, work methods, and procedures.
• Gather and verify information through discussions with subject-matter experts and, as appropriate, observation of production, maintenance, or test activities.
• Research and interpret information from drawings, parts list, specifications, manufacturer documentation, and other technical sources.
• Organize material to meet established standards for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and style.
• Select or develop photographs, drawings, diagrams, and charts to support the documentation.
• Maintain records of assigned work, document revisions, and publication files.
• Support the preparation and distribution of publications.
• Depending on project needs, contribute to other technical or administrative communications.

Required skills:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• High School Diploma with at 10 plus years of relevant experience.
• Able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance throughout the duration of employment.
• At least 3 years of technical writing experience.
• Strong writing, editing, organization, and attention to details.
• Experience developing or revising technical documentation for equipment, systems, processes or maintenance activities.
• Ability to understand technical source material and work with subject-matter experts to verify details.

Desired Skills:

• Experience preparing maintenance or technical manuals for DoD, Navy, aerospace, or other complex equipment.
• Experience with I-level or O-level maintenance manuals, Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs), or Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs).
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in technical communication, English, engineering, or a related field.
• Five or more years of technical writing experience
• Experience incorporating illustrations, diagrams, parts lists, or procedural steps into technical publications.