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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 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.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.