Technical Writing Specialist: IETMs & Systems Docs

Aleron; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Bloomington, MN seeks an Advanced Technical Writing Associate to create and maintain complex technical documentation for advanced hardware and software systems. You will transform highly technical information into clear, compliant materials for operations, maintenance, and testing.

The role requires working with engineers and developers, applying DoD MIL standards, and delivering documentation that supports mission-critical technologies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years technical writing in engineering/manufacturing/software/hardware environments.
• 3+ years creating/editing complex technical documentation and procedures.
• 3+ years researching technical information for user-focused docs.
• 3+ years applying grammar and technical communication best practices.
• 1+ year reading engineering drawings.
• 1+ year CAD tools experience (Creo/SolidWorks).
• 1+ year experience with DoD MIL standards or similar.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, write, and edit complex technical documentation (manuals, maintenance, test procedures, IETMs).
• Interpret notes, specifications, and data to develop clear docs.
• Apply formatting and style guides to support publication.
• Manage writing projects end-to-end and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers and tech teams to gather and validate technical information.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Information gathering

Editing and grammar

Technical writing

Reading engineering drawings

CAD tools use (Creo/SolidWorks)

DoD MIL standards knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Technical Writing/English/Engineering Technology

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Acara Solutions in Bloomington, MN seeks an Advanced Technical Writing Associate to create and maintain complex technical documentation for advanced hardware and software systems. You will transform highly technical information into clear, compliant materials for operations, maintenance, and testing.

The role requires working with engineers and developers, applying DoD MIL standards, and delivering documentation that supports mission-critical technologies.