TECHNICAL WRITER-SS

McLaughlin Research Corp.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin Research Corp. in Newport, RI is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. The role includes editing, revising, and distributing technical documentation while working with cross-functional teams.

We require a Bachelor's Degree, attention to detail, and skills in tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft 365. Prior experience with XML/S1000D and military standards is preferred. Join us to contribute to important projects for the U.S. Navy.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Able to quickly learn new tools and applications.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Editing and proofing technical documentation.
• Collaborating with engineers, technicians, and subject matter experts.
• Assisting in the conversion and migration of the current technical manual library.
• Attending bi-weekly Document Review Boards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro

Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

PTC Arbortext Editor

XML

S1000D

Job description

Technical Writer-SS

Location: Newport, RI 02840 US (Primary)

Job Type: Full-Time

Education: Associate Degree

Clearance Level Required: Secret

McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Maintenance and Process Publications functional areas at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. The candidate will be part of a cross‑functional team responsible for managing, revising, and distributing technical documentation to the United States Navy. Due to the complex subject matter, strict attention to detail is required. The candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, schedule‑driven environment, and be able to handle multiple projects with variable outcomes.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities will include:

• Editing and proofing technical documentation to support change requests and revisions while ensuring all DoD and Military standards are followed.
• Collaborating with engineers, technicians and subject matter experts to write, edit and distribute technical manuals.
• Assisting in the conversion and migration of the current technical manual library from desktop publishing software to the Navy standard of XML/S1000D.
• Attending bi‑weekly Document Review Boards to support the entire document change process including providing Publications feedback on change requests and generating redline packets from approved changes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications
• Able to quickly learn new tools and applications
• Able to work independently or as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using PTC Arbortext Editor
• Experience with DoD maintenance or publications
• Experience with XML and S1000D
• Experience with MIL-STD-38784 and MIL-STD-24784

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

McLaughlin Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and affirmatively action employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, and train for all positions without regard to age, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, pregnancy, minorities, genetic information, status as a person with a disability, amnesty or status as a protected veteran, and to base all such decisions upon the individual's qualifications and ability to perform the work assigned, consistent with contractual requirements and all federal, state and local laws.

EEO is the law: Applicants and employees are protected under federal law from discrimination.