Technical Writer

About

A client in the San Diego area is looking for a Secret Cleared Technical Writer to join their team. This is a fully onsite position working a 9/80 schedule with one day a week remote. The day to day will consist of coordinating with assignments to determine appropriate timelines, content, and format for the development of comprehensive engineering/scientific technical documents.

They will serve as a specialist to management and customer by participating in technical documentation reviews and making customer related presentations as required. They will have experience using S1000D to create and manage structured technical documentation in compliance with aerospace and defense standards. They will be working alongside a team of 7 other tech writers, logisticians, project managers, and provisioners.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with assignments to determine appropriate timelines, content, and format for the development of comprehensive engineering/scientific technical documents.
• Serving as a specialist to management and customer by participating in technical documentation reviews and making customer related presentations as required.
• Creating and managing structured technical documentation in compliance with aerospace and defense standards using S1000D.

Requirements

• Eligible to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance
• Experienced in developing XML-based technical documentation for aerospace and defense applications, with expertise in S1000D specifications and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
• Experience with S1000D is highly desired, particularly in the creation and management of structured technical documentation in compliance with aerospace and defense standards
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive and thorough understanding of the engineering/scientific principles underlying the technology and a comprehensive and thorough understanding of technical document preparation
• Must have excellent working knowledge of the development of technical manuals and documentation, including editing and choice of media
• The ability to develop, acquire, interpret and communicate engineering/scientific technical data
• The ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment