Technical Writer

NDI Engineering Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NDI Engineering Company is seeking a self-motivated Technical Writer based in Philadelphia, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining various Navy Technical Manuals and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced team environment.

Candidates should possess a high proficiency in Microsoft Office products and experience with Arbortext and Contenta. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to important technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven skills in drafting technical manuals and documentation.
• Capable of adapting content to different formats.
• Experience working in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop original technical content.
• Rewrite and format manuals and diagrams.
• Coordinate with engineers to ensure content accuracy.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Detail-oriented and analytical

Excellent time-management skills

Ability to interpret drawings

High proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Arbortext and Contenta

Job description

Overview

NDI Engineering Company is seeking a self‑motivated Technical Writer who will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Navy Technical Manuals, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Maintenance Standards, corrective and planned maintenance procedures. The right candidate excels in working in a fast‑paced team environment and is quick thinking and dependable.

Role and Responsibilities

• Research vendor manuals, publications, illustrations, and drawings and develop original content that references and reuses relevant information.
• Develop and maintain original content (procedures) based on engineering and subject matter expert input.
• Re‑write and re‑format technical manuals, diagrams, charts, illustrations, and informal notes from engineers and subject matter experts.
• Adhere to established document quality standards.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions per an established document development life cycle.
• Adapt technical content created for one format to another.
• Coordinate with system engineers and subject matter experts to ensure all developed content is consistent, validated, and verified.

Requirements

• Excellent oral, written, and editing skills.
• Detail‑oriented and analytical.
• Excellent written skills in English.
• Excellent time‑management skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to deliver high‑quality documentation.
• Experience in reading and interpreting drawings.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
• Proficient in Arbortext and Contenta.

Pay

NDI Engineering Company is a privately‑held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offers naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.

EEO Statement

NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action as required by law.