Technical Writer

Title : Technical Writer / Sr. Editor Location - Sterling Heights, MI Shift : 9/80 schedule Pay Rate: $45.00/hr - $52.00/hr on W2 US Citizens or Perm Residents required. 6 months contract to hire Job description: Creates and revises complex technical documentation to support the marketing, operation, repair, and maintenance of company products. Ensures documents conform to company and government standards and specifications and language usage principles. Creates and revises technical documentation using state-of-the-art publishing software technology including product descriptions, detailed functional descriptions, operating procedures, fault isolation, maintenance and repair procedures, illustrated parts breakdown, miscellaneous reports, proposals, marketing literature, or other technical documentation pertaining to company products. Ensures compliance with customer requirements, government specifications, engineering standards, and language usage principles. Skills Required XML Authoring Tool Experience (e.g. Arbortext Epic Editor and Oxygen software) MS Office Tools/Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint required; Access a plus) Adobe Acrobat Professional PDF Software - proficient for use of illustration markups; or use of a similar PDF (electronic) markup tool Ability to work with a diverse team in several physical locations. Knowledge of Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) functionality, development processes, and markup languages. Skills Preferred Validation/Verification, on-vehicle experience. Content Management System (CMS) experience. Customer Interaction/Customer Service skills required (some positions involve direct customer interface representing BAE) Experience Required Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus 5 additional years of relevant experience Familiarity with relevant military and commercial standards. Mechanical/Electrical/Operator Tech Writer Experience/Knowledge Required, preferred in the Défense industry. Education Required Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus 5 additional years of relevant experience

Created: 2026-04-02