Technical Engineering Writer 2

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Technical Engineering Writer 2 for a contract opportunity in Elkridge, MD.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field or minimum of 3 years' experience in military operations and maintenance with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology-based sensors/systems

U.S. citizenship is required.

Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance

Able and willing to perform physically demanding tasks in various environmental conditions

Able and willing to travel to domestic and international sites to support program tasks when/if required

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking an individual to join our high-performing team in an Engineering Writer position. Successful candidates will be able to fulfill engineering writing requirements for electronic systems, sensors, and radar systems in Elkridge, MD.

Successful candidate will work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure in fulfilling the assigned role.

As an engineering writer, the successful candidate writes, rewrites and/or edits technical publications covering operation and maintenance for sensors/systems.

The engineering writer will research and compile information from contractual and engineering sources and develop technical publications that adhere to military specifications and standards.

Published technical publications include hardware description, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting and repair, and parts information for a wide range of audiences.

The successful candidates will:

Possess excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

Be self-motivated, proactive and detail oriented.

Possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills

Possess the ability to publish materials in page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), and structured (HTML, XML, and SGML) formats and has experience writing to military specifications and standards.

Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical publications to varying levels of detail.

Conduct quality review of technical publications.

Perform other duties, as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Greater than 5 years' engineering writing experience

Willing to obtain higher-level clearance, if required

Multi-disciplined - is also an experienced/certified military instructor

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field is required. School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:

9/80 workweek. 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM daily on a regular 40 hour week schedule. This timeframe will shift to an additional work hour daily if working the 9/80 schedule to have every other Friday off.

MISCELLANEOUS:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.