Technical Writer — Maritime Systems Documentation

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Technical Writer to craft and maintain vital documentation for cutting-edge programs. You will translate highly technical information into concise manuals, reports, and training materials for Navy and defense-related systems.

You will collaborate with engineers and project teams to ensure accuracy, organization, and timely delivery while handling classified information and maintaining compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in English or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of technical writing experience with a focus on systems or mission engineering, maritime systems or operations.
• Experience writing and editing formal publications and technical documents for organization, grammar, usage and clarity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a superior command of the English language.
• A proven ability to learn and understand complex topics quickly to convey them clearly and accurately.
• A proven ability to critically review and provide feedback during presentation and document reviews.
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with an eye for prioritization.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and revise classified documents for our government partners from highly technical information.
• Develop, edit, refine and proofread technical materials for maritime systems.
• Develop, edit, refine and proofread technical and mission assessment reports.
• Input and format text, tables and graphics.
• Collaborate with engineers, artists, project managers and other partners to define project requirements and resolve content, production and scheduling issues.
• Interview subject matter experts to distill highly complex information into easy-to-understand materials.
• Ensure clarity and accuracy of complex technical documents.

Skills

Arbortext

MS Office

Editing

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related technical discipline

Master's degree in English or related technical discipline

Tools

Cameo

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

FrameMaker

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Technical Writer to craft and maintain vital documentation for cutting-edge programs. You will translate highly technical information into concise manuals, reports, and training materials for Navy and defense-related systems.

You will collaborate with engineers and project teams to ensure accuracy, organization, and timely delivery while handling classified information and maintaining compliance with standards.