Technical Writer 14355

Job Title: Technical Writer Job Location:Elkridge Maryland 21075Onsite Requirements:Active DoD Secret clearance requiredWork with structured authoring tools (MadCap, FrameMaker, or ArbortextCreate manuals, guides, and documentation for high-tech defense systems.Job Description:Seeking Technical Writers. The successful candidates will join our high performing team in developing technical documentation for advanced military systems.These include radars for F-22, F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, MESA, G/ATOR and VADER and other UAV systems.Responsibilities:Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.Conducts quality review of materials.Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing.Perform other duties as assigned.Job Qualifications:Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field or military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems.Expert knowledge on MS Office Products.Minimum of 2 years' experience with structured authoring applications, such as: MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.Excellent attention to detail.Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.Self-starter and engaged team memberPreferred Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years' technical writing experience.Knowledge of standard content management strategies.Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).Knowledge of standards - XML, SGML, HTML, S1000 and DITA - for structured Content. This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role. Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position

Created: 2025-05-22