Job Title: Engineering Technical Writer

Client: Aerospace - Defense

Location: Elkridge, MD – Onsite

Job Type: Contract – 12 Months

Pay Rate: $60.00–$70.00/hr

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Technical Writer to create, edit, and maintain technical documentation for advanced military and aerospace systems. The position will work closely with engineers, technical leads, writers, and instructors to develop clear and accurate engineering manuals and technical documents.

Key Responsibilities:

Write, edit, and update engineering documents, technical manuals, user manuals, test requirements, service manuals, and operating specifications.
Review technical information and convert it into clear and easy-to-understand documentation.
Work with engineers and technical teams to gather and verify information.
Create and manage illustrations, drawings, diagrams, charts, and other visual materials.
Perform quality reviews to ensure documents are accurate, clear, and complete.
Publish documents in electronic and page-based formats, including HTML, XML, and SGML.
Perform desktop publishing for reports, whitepapers, articles, and other technical documents.
Research engineering and program information to develop technical manuals and documentation.
Follow applicable military, engineering, and technical writing standards.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in STEM, Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent military operations/maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks, or sensor systems.
Engineering background or equivalent military experience.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
Self-motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Active DoD Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of engineering technical writing experience.
2+ years of experience with structured authoring tools such as Arbortext, MadCap Flare, or FrameMaker.
Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).
Knowledge of XML, SGML, HTML, S1000D, and DITA.
Experience creating technical documentation for aerospace, defense, military, radar, or sensor systems.

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