Technical Writer

About DSE

DSE is a team of experienced professionals dedicated to engineering, training and program management to enable front-line soldiers, sailors and Marines to fully exploit the tactical capabilities of aviation and maritime platforms. We accomplish this by using the most qualified and talented employees and keeping abreast of every new capability in aviation, maritime technologies and simulation/training technology as it emerges. We are dedicated to providing the best technical counsel, assessing the latest technological trends, and the highest qualifications in the industry. Our core competencies include systems engineering, program and project management, logistics, training systems development, and financial management services. Since our establishment in 1997, we have been providing innovative solutions and support to our warfighters. Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) provide experienced-based knowledge in their consultation and strategy tailoring for each acquisition pathway and functional area dealing with weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs to deliver better solutions faster.

Position Summary

DSE is seeking a Technical Writer to provide support to our PMA-280 customer. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality technical documentation with minimal guidance. The documentation must be coherent, easy to follow, and comply with corresponding standards, style guides, and directives to meet customer and end-user needs. The ideal candidate will also have a strong understanding of the acquisition lifecycle, including Acquisition Plans (AP) and Acquisition Strategies (AS), and will be skilled in the formatting of briefs and presentations.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.
• Write and edit technical documentation for all of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
• Gather technical information, prepare written text
• Maintain a current internal documentation library
• Utilize multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.
• Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
• Coordinate layout and design of documents to ensure a professional and consistent look and feel.
• Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiples sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers
• Apply advanced concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources
• Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems
• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information
• Work independently preparing and maintaining highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures and methods
• Prepare and format high-level briefs for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Education and Experience:

• BA or BS degree and 3-10 years of experience as a Technical Writer in DoD Weapon Systems programs.

Must work onsite 100% of the time at NAVAIR, located Lexington Park, Maryland.

Must possess a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Starting salary range between $70,000 - $110,000 annually.

DSE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.