Technical Writer - Precise, Standards-Driven Documentation

ASM Research; Lorton (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research seeks a Technical Writer to research and compile technical data for manuals, procedures and specifications. You will work with SMEs to understand product needs and translate them into clear documentation.

The role requires strong editing, organizational skills and experience with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat. Collaboration with designers and developers is essential to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience; bachelor's preferred.
• Excellent written English and editing skills.
• Experience with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to translate requirements into technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SMEs to determine documentation needs.
• Analyze content for reuse and single-sourcing opportunities.
• Study drawings and specs with designers and developers.
• Produce clear, concise technical documentation.
• Ensure documents adhere to DoDAF, IEEE and AMA/APA/CSE styles.
• Proofread for spelling, grammar and consistency.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple workstreams.
• Gather usability feedback from customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Editing skills

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Desktop publishing

Clear writing

Time management

Organization

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

ASM Research seeks a Technical Writer to research and compile technical data for manuals, procedures and specifications. You will work with SMEs to understand product needs and translate them into clear documentation.

The role requires strong editing, organizational skills and experience with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat. Collaboration with designers and developers is essential to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.