Technical Writer II

V2X Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc is seeking a Technical Writer II to plan and deliver complex documentation with minimal supervision. The role sits within the Whole Life Engineering team, supporting inspection, testing, servicing, and overhaul activities, and interfaces with multiple disciplines.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of technical writing experience, U.S. citizenship for DoD clearance, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of technical writing experience or equivalent technical experience.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills
• Experience developing Operations and Maintenance procedures for DoD or military customers
• Experience performing documentation reviews and providing feedback for formatting, grammar and spelling

Responsibilities

• The Technical Writer II serves as a key documentation point of contact for one or more programs and coordinates document formatting.
• Develop operations and maintenance procedures and training documents for internal and customer systems.
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to ensure accuracy and alignment with lifecycle engineering processes.
• Review and provide feedback on documents to improve grammar, spelling, and overall setup.

Skills

Technical writing

Security clearance (DoD)

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Documentation development

Reviewing documents

Agile/Waterfall understanding

IEEE-15288 familiarity

Mentoring junior writers

Proposal support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication (e.g., English, Journalism, Writing), Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team. The Technical Writer II will perform as an experienced technical writer who plans and delivers complex documentation sets with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

The Technical Writer II serves as a key documentation point of contact for one or more programs. Is considered a knowledgeable resource for document formatting, grammar and overall setup. The Technical Writer II is part of the Whole Life Engineering team whose activities include supporting inspection, testing, servicing, classification as to serviceability, repair, refurbishment, and overhaul of an item or device, removal and replacement of secondary items and components and repair and remanufacturing of reparable components. As such, the Technical Writer II interfaces with a multi-discipline team to develop technical documents including operations and maintenance procedures and supports the development of training documents to ensure the continued functioning of internal and customer’s training systems.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of technical writing experience or equivalent technical experience.


• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance


• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills


• Strong interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to manage and provide direction to supporting life cycle engineering personnel


• Experience developing Operations and Maintenance procedures for DoW or military customer.


• Experience performing documentation reviews and providing feedback for document formatting, grammar and spelling errors.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (including Agile and/or Waterfall).


• Understanding of System Engineering product development process and approaches (IEEE-15288).


• Experience developing proposals and basis of estimates


• Experience working with very large, complex systems.


• Experience evaluating documentation development processes, tools, and standards and providing feedback for improvement.


• Familiarity with mentoring junior technical writers and engineers with documentation development approach, writing styles and formatting.


• Experience with leading a small group of junior technical writers and providing feedback about groups progress and issues.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication (ex. English, Journalism, Writing), Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related STEM field.

#Clearance

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.