Technical Writer III
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer III to support the development, maintenance, and publication of technical documentation for complex engineering systems and programs. This role requires collaboration with engineers, program teams, and subject matter experts to create clear, accurate, and customer-focused documentation that supports operations, maintenance, testing, and training activities.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical writing expertise, experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments, and the ability to transform complex technical information into well-structured documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation including:
- Operations manuals
- Maintenance manuals
- Technical procedures
- Test plans
- Technical guides and supplements
- Training materials
- Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and other subject matter experts to gather information and ensure documentation accuracy.
- Create documentation using engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, CAD models, and other technical source materials.
- Host and facilitate documentation review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Incorporate review feedback and maintain document revisions and version control.
- Verify documentation compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements, and intended audience needs.
- Develop and maintain documentation templates, layout guides, graphics resources, and style standards.
- Assist with Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documentation preparation and delivery.
- Support the review and formatting of technical reports, proposals, business documentation, and customer deliverables.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communications, Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of professional technical writing experience.
- Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Advanced knowledge of technical writing principles, practices, and standards.
- Strong experience with:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe publishing tools
- Experience creating and editing technical documents containing graphics, tables, and embedded content.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and development teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluent English proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with S1000D and XML-based documentation systems.
- Experience developing technical documentation with limited guidance from subject matter experts.
- Knowledge of documentation lifecycle management, content verification, and configuration control.
- Experience maintaining technical data libraries and reference documentation.
- Familiarity with:
- Test plans and procedures
- Operations and maintenance manuals
- Training and process documentation
- Proposal and RFP documentation
- Product management documentation
- Marketing and organizational communications
- Experience using Adobe FrameMaker.
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, aviation, highly engineered products, or regulated industries.
Work Environment
- Combination of office and technical work environments.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and computer-based work.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for keyboard and documentation activities.
- Occasional lifting or carrying of materials up to 25 pounds.
- May occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, operational environments, loud noise, or industrial work areas.
Key Skills
- Technical Writing
- S1000D
- XML
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe FrameMaker
- Document Control
- Technical Documentation
- Content Development
- Editing & Proofreading
- Documentation Templates
- Process Documentation
- CDRL Preparation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Requirements Analysis
- Engineering Documentation
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the documentation of advanced technical systems while working closely with engineering and program teams in a collaborative environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reno, NV.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Reno,NV. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
