Technical Writer (Mid Level) — Defense Manuals & Guides

Bia Boeing; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) is seeking a Technical Writer - Mid Level at its Annapolis Junction, MD location to create, edit, and maintain operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and other technical publications for DoD programs.

The ideal candidate will translate engineering drawings and SME input into clear, structured content across software and systems engineering, operations, and testing, with a TS/SCI clearance and experience coordinating document lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience as a Technical Writer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) additional years of Technical Writer experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
• Write technical copy for a wide range of documents supporting complex programs and projects
• Apply technical writing concepts based on engineering drawings, technical documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other authoritative sources
• Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other deliverables used by DoD end-users
• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures, and technical data to synthesize and present complex computer-related information
• Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express content clearly for diverse audiences
• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents covering software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation
• Write and edit technical documentation for hardware and software, including installation, configuration, how-to guides, and code documentation
• Produce implementation guides, end-user guides, field documentation, data definitions, and data flow documentation
• Format technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical staff and other resources
• Oversee production of technical documentation and provide support to engineering teams throughout the document lifecycle
• Support documentation in multiple formats, including Microsoft Office tools, Visio, Markdown, LaTeX, and wiki markup languages
• Assist in the creation, editing, and delivery of all Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)

Skills

Technical Writing

Documentation lifecycle

DoD documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) is seeking a Technical Writer - Mid Level at its Annapolis Junction, MD location to create, edit, and maintain operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and other technical publications for DoD programs.

The ideal candidate will translate engineering drawings and SME input into clear, structured content across software and systems engineering, operations, and testing, with a TS/SCI clearance and experience coordinating document lifecycles.