Engineering Technical Writer

We have an outstanding Contract position for anEngineering Technical Writerto join a leading Company located in theElkridge, MDsurrounding area.

Pay Rate: $69.47

US Citizenship is required.

Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Writes, rewrites and /or edits engineering documents such as technical procedure manuals, test requirement documents (TRDs), user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.

• Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.

• Conducts quality review of materials.

• Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).

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

• Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.

• Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of engineering technical writing.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field.

• Or Military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems.

• Engineering background or equivalent military background.

• Expert knowledge with MS Office Products.

• Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

• Self-starter and engaged team member.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' engineering writing experience.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience with structured authoring applications, such as: Arbortext, MadCap Flare, or FrameMaker.

• Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).

• Knowledge of standards - XML, SGML, HTML, S1000D and DITA for structured Content.

• Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance