Technical Writer I

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company seeks a Technical Writer I for its Cyber Solutions department in Columbia, MD. The position involves creating and editing technical documents and requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Join us to contribute to innovative communication solutions that serve both commercial and government clients.

Qualifications

• 1 - 5 years of experience required.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain.
• Career-level understanding of technical principles.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit technical documents for diverse audiences.
• Interview product developers to acquire subject knowledge.
• Translate complex data into user-friendly text.

Skills

Technical Writing

Research

Editing

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Title: Technical Writer

Department: Cyber Solutions/Div 11

Reports To: Senior Program Manager

Revision date: 6/10/2025

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Columbia, MD

Level: T1

Rate of Pay: $55k-$115k

Company Overview

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com .

We’re seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

Position Summary:

Comtech Systems, Inc. (CSI) is looking for a Technical Writer to support one of our government clients in Columbia, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Write, rewrite, and/or edit technical documents, such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications, to clearly and effectively communicate technical requirements and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
• Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing the performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
• Oversee the preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts.
• Conduct quality review of materials.
• Translate complex data into user-friendly text for print and electronic publications, such as technical journals, user and training manuals, government proposals, websites, and podcasts. Gather information through research, statistical reports, and interviews with technical staff.
• Develop cataloging systems and maintain records, files, electronic media, and archives of information for publications.
• Assist in preparing material for technical seminars and business forums. May be called upon to assist in technical or business presentations at meetings as needed for business or customer requirements.
• Select or recommend the use of layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits, illustrations, charts, or storyboards to amplify or clarify publication objectives.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Career-level understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Able to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with general direction.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain.
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 1 - 5 years of experience
  
  

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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