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Technical Writer

NDI Engineering Company
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026
NDI Engineering Company is seeking a self-motivated Technical Writer who will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Navy Technical Manuals, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Maintenance Standards, corrective and planned maintenance procedures. The right candidate excels in working in a fast-paced team environment and is quick thinking and dependable.

Role And Responsibilities

The candidate will work with a team of subject matter experts and system engineers to development and maintain technical content that supports U.S. Navy communication systems. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Research vendor manuals, publications, illustrations, and drawings and develop original content that references and reuses relevant information
  • Develop and maintain original content (procedures) based on engineering and subject matter expert input
  • Re-write and re-format technical manuals, diagrams, charts, illustrations, and informal notes from engineers and subject matter experts
  • Adhere to established document quality standards
  • Maintain records and files of work and revisions per an established document development life cycle
  • Adapt technical content created for one format to another
  • Coordinate with system engineers and subject matter experts, to ensure all developed content is consistent, validated, and verified

Requirements

  • Excellent oral, written communications, and editing skills.
  • Detail oriented and analytical.
  • Excellent written skills in English
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask
  • Ability to deliver high quality documentation
  • Experience in reading and interpreting drawings
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook)
  • Proficient in Arbortext and Contenta

Pay:

NDI Engineering Company is a privately-held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has a ISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.

NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

  • 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative

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