Technical Editor/Writer (US Citizenship REQUIRED)

About

We are seeking a Technical Editor/Writer to work a contract hybrid position in Grand Prairie, TX.

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 specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
• Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
• Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
• Conducts quality review of materials.
• Editing and Writing of: Operating Procedures, Acceptance Test procedures, Calibration Procedures, Installation Procedures, Test Requirements Documents, Support Review and Release processes for documents Using Windchill, Follow and Support Configuration Management for the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, or related field.
• 6+ years of technical writing experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑tech environments; prior work with test equipment documentation preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and PLM systems (Windchill experience required).
• Familiarity with ECSS, MIL‑STD, or other aerospace documentation standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear instructions.
• Understanding Change Control processes and configuration management.

Additional Information

• MAX RATE: $61.75/hr W2 (no health benefits/no paid PTO while on contract-an hour worked is an hour paid)
• DURATION: 12+ month contract
• LOCATION: Grand Prairie, TX (no relocation package)
• HYBRID: Contractor selected will work onsite full time for the first few weeks of the assignment, and then move to hybrid schedule of 1-2 days from home
• No C2C, we can NOT work with outside agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099-US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED