We are seeking a Technical Writer to join our team onsite in Burnsville, Minnesota, on a contract-to-hire basis. This role focuses on creating clear, accurate maintenance documentation for complex mechanical and electrical hardware. You will work closely with engineers and technical experts to turn technical information into step-by-step instructions used to maintain, repair, and replace equipment. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong writing skills and a technical mindset who is interested in learning and applying customer-specific and federal documentation standards.
Responsibilities
- Write and update technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and component replacement instructions for mechanical and electrical systems
- Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to translate technical data, schematics, and design details into clear, easy-to-follow documentation
- Develop and maintain Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) to support program and customer requirements
- Review documentation for technical accuracy, consistency, clarity, and compliance with required standards
- Track document revisions and updates to ensure accurate version control and configuration management
- Incorporate feedback from engineers and senior team members to improve documentation quality and usability
- Support documentation needs for defense-related hardware programs and equipment maintenance operations
Requirements
- At least 3 years of technical writing experience gained after graduation, focused on hardware, mechanical systems, equipment servicing, or maintenance documentation
- Proven ability to write clear, step-by-step procedures for complex physical systems, including mechanical or electrical equipment
- Ability to work fully onsite and collaborate in person with engineering teams daily
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and able to obtain eligibility for a DoD Secret Security Clearance upon permanent conversion
- Ability to provide 2–3 writing samples demonstrating procedural, maintenance, or mechanically oriented documentation
- Familiarity with tools and standards such as Arbortext, S1000D, IETMs, or technical manual environments preferred
- Strong editing, organizational, and version-control skills when managing detailed technical documents
