Technical Writer

Overview:

We're currently hiring a team of Tech Writers that will write and revise technical materials, such as equipment operator, maintenance, manuals, appendices, and repair parts and special tools lists manuals on advanced military equipment. May assist in layout work. Technical writer to develop system documentation to be used for maintenance and operation of the aerostat, mooring subsystem, payloads, and associated ground/site support equipment. This role is for the Documentation and Training department. 

Description:

• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Confer with engineering disciplines, technical installers, manufacturing personnel, or field support personnel.
• Maintain cognizance of system hardware status, configuration and testing schedules.
• Become fully knowledgeable of the functions, operation, test and maintenance procedures of the equipment.
• Evaluate existing operation and maintenance documentation.
• Modify and develop documentation to meet current hardware configuration, requirements and schedules.
• Review vendor documentation.
• Interface with hardware/system and field engineering personnel to obtain the necessary information for developing the documentation materials.
• Develop the operation and maintenance manuals within the schedule requirements.
• Validate operation and maintenance manuals.
• Develop documentation in MIL-STD format using XML.
• Adhere to stylesheet and DTD rules.
• Ensure IETM XML is error free by using business rules and source verifier.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical Engineering field or equivalent amount of education and experience. Related military training and/or experience is a plus.
• 3 years of related work experience including preparation of system documentation. Field Engineering experience is desirable. Demonstrated experience in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, Fiber Optics, Aviation, Rail, Maritime, and Radar operation and maintenance are also acceptable forms of demonstrated abilities.
• Proficient with technical writing in XML and/or Arbortext is required.
• Proficient in use of DoD specifications, such as MIL-STD 40051-2C and MIL-HDBK-1222.
• Proficient in S1000D.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Familiar with graphics tools such as Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

Additional Information:

• 3-5 openings available. (Additionally, also have openings for Tech Illustrators)
• Pay Rate: $30-$40/hr based on experience.
• 9/80 work schedule. (Off every other Friday)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Elizabeth City, NC.

This is a Permanent position based out of Elizabeth City, NC.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Elizabeth City,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 2025.

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Salary : $30 - $40