Technical Writer/Editor (PL)

Canvas Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Inc. seeks a technical writer to prepare, review, and edit technical documents, reports, manuals, and presentations to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with standards and regulations.

You will collaborate with engineers, test personnel, and subject matter experts to gather information and translate it into clear documentation; maintain version control and templates; track workflows; and support SOPs, test plans, and data packages while ensuring security, classification, and audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 3-10 years of relevant experience, OR 6 years of relevant experience, OR Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing, editing, or documentation support in a military, aerospace, or engineering environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and edit technical documents, reports, manuals, and presentations to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers, test personnel, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate it into clear documentation.
• Maintain document version control, formatting consistency, and compliance with templates and style guides.
• Track and manage document workflows, including routing for review, approval, and distribution.
• Support the development and maintenance of SOPs, test plans, data packages, and technical correspondence.
• Ensure all documentation meets security, classification, and distribution requirements.
• Provide support for briefing materials, meeting minutes, and technical presentations.
• Assist with management of digital and physical document repositories for rapid retrieval and audit readiness.

Skills

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and edit technical documents, reports, manuals, and presentations to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers, test personnel, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate it into clear, concise documentation.
• Maintain document version control, formatting consistency, and compliance with organizational templates and style guides.
• Track and manage document workflows, including routing for review, approval, and distribution.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), test plans, data packages, and technical correspondence.
• Ensure all documentation meets security, classification, and distribution requirements.
• Provide support for the preparation of briefing materials, meeting minutes, and technical presentations as required.
• Assist with the management of digital and physical document repositories for rapid retrieval and audit readiness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 3-10 years of relevant experience,
  OR 6 years of relevant experience,
  OR Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing, editing, or documentation support in a military, aerospace, or engineering environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
• US Citizenship required.