May 2
Secret
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
Aerospace and Aviation
Elkridge, MD (On-Site/Office)
Our aerospace client is looking for a Technical Writer with Active Secret Clearance will writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
Location: Elkridge, MD 21075 (Onsite)
Position: Technical Writer
Pay Rate: $26/hr. - $39/hr. on W2 (DOE)
Duration: 18 months or longer
Schedule: 9x80 A
***Hours may vary between 35 - 45 hours per week.***
OVERVIEW:
The successful candidates will join our high performing team in developing technical documentation for advanced military systems. These include radars for F-22, F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, MESA, G/ATOR and VADER and other UAV systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
-Conducts quality review of materials.
-Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).
-Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.
-Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.
-Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
-US Citizenship is required.
-Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
-Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline or related field or military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems.
-Minimum of 2 years’ experience with structured authoring applications, such as: MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.
-Expert knowledge on MS Office Products.
-Ability to dig your nose into artifacts, Cadstar, similar TRDs and TO’s (Technical Orders) that we are referencing to write these new manuals and create new TRDs.
-Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
-Excellent attention to detail.
-Self-starter and engaged team member.
-Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Minimum of 5 years’ technical writing experience.
-Knowledge of standard content management strategies.
-Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).
-Knowledge of standards – XML, SGML, HTML, S1000 and DITA – for structured Content.
-Possess and maintain DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
Location: Elkridge, MD 21075 (Onsite)
Position: Technical Writer
Pay Rate: $26/hr. - $39/hr. on W2 (DOE)
Duration: 18 months or longer
Schedule: 9x80 A
***Hours may vary between 35 - 45 hours per week.***
OVERVIEW:
The successful candidates will join our high performing team in developing technical documentation for advanced military systems. These include radars for F-22, F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, MESA, G/ATOR and VADER and other UAV systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
-Conducts quality review of materials.
-Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).
-Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.
-Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.
-Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
-US Citizenship is required.
-Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
-Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline or related field or military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems.
-Minimum of 2 years’ experience with structured authoring applications, such as: MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.
-Expert knowledge on MS Office Products.
-Ability to dig your nose into artifacts, Cadstar, similar TRDs and TO’s (Technical Orders) that we are referencing to write these new manuals and create new TRDs.
-Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
-Excellent attention to detail.
-Self-starter and engaged team member.
-Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Minimum of 5 years’ technical writing experience.
-Knowledge of standard content management strategies.
-Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).
-Knowledge of standards – XML, SGML, HTML, S1000 and DITA – for structured Content.
-Possess and maintain DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
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