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Description

Our client is seeking Technical Writers. The successful candidates will join our high performing team in developing technical documentation for advanced military systems. These include radars for F-22, F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, MESA, G/ATOR and VADER and other UAV systems. 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 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 technical writing. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical Writer, NX, Engineering, Manufacturing, Radar, Air Force, DOD, Defense, Aerospace, Framemaker, XML, HTML, Microsoft Office, Technical Manual, Maintenance manual, Sop, Medical, Technical Editor, Editor, Arbortext, TRD, Test Requirement Documents, FMECA, LORA, Technical Trainer, Technical Instructor, Radar Instructor

Top Skills Details

Technical Writer

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Job Qualifications: Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated. Basic Qualifications: • 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. • Expert knowledge on MS Office Products. • Minimum of 2 years’ experience with structured authoring applications, such as: MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext. • 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 Preferred Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years’ technical writing experience. • Knowledge of standard content management strategies. • Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100). • Knowledge of standards – XML, SGML, HTML, S1000 and DITA – for structured Content. • Possess and maintain DoD Secret or Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $52.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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