Technical Writer 14355

Softworld, a Kelly Company; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Writer to join their high-performing team. This role involves creating and editing technical documentation for advanced military systems, ensuring clarity and precision in communication. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and other stakeholders to develop manuals and guides that adhere to military specifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects while working in a supportive and innovative environment. If you have a passion for technical writing and a keen eye for detail, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with structured authoring applications.

Responsibilities

• Writes and edits technical documents for military systems.
• Collaborates with engineers to develop technical manuals.

Skills

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Military Operations and Maintenance Experience

Tools

MadCap

FrameMaker

Arbortext

MS Office Products

Job description

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Location: Elkridge Maryland 21075

Onsite Requirements:

• Active DoD Secret clearance required
• Work with structured authoring tools (MadCap, FrameMaker, or ArbortextCreate manuals, guides, and documentation for high-tech defense systems.

Job Description:

• Seeking Technical Writers. The successful candidates will join our high performing team in developing technical documentation for advanced military systems.
• These include radars for F-22, F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, MESA, G/ATOR and VADER and other UAV systems.

Responsibilities:

• Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
• Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
• Conducts quality review of materials.
• Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).
• Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.
• Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.
• Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field or military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems.
• Expert knowledge on MS Office Products.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with structured authoring applications, such as: MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.
• Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
• Self-starter and engaged team member

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' technical writing experience.
• Knowledge of standard content management strategies.
• Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).
• Knowledge of standards - XML, SGML, HTML, S1000 and DITA - for structured Content.
  
  

**This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.

• Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst, Information Technology, and Other

• Industries

  Administrative and Support Services, Executive Search Services, and Office Administration

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