Technical Writer
Summary
Write and revise technical documentation — manuals, reports, briefs, and instructional materials — for Navy equipment and maintenance activities at Point Mugu, CA, working with engineers and subject-matter experts. Requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a DoD security clearance, and 3+ years of technical writing experience; salary $70,310–$85,000.
Salary Range: $70,310 - $85,000
We are seeking a Technical Writer to develop and revise documentation for Navy equipment and maintenance activities. You’ll work with engineers, technicians, supervisors, and other subject-matter experts to turn technical information, drawings, and observations into accurate, clear instructions and publications.
This role is a good fit for a writer who is comfortable working with technical material, asking questions, checking details, and organizing information for the people who use it.
Essential Job Functions:
Write, revise, and maintain technical and administrative publications, including manuals, reports, briefs, proposals, and instructional materials.
Develop documentation covering equipment operation, maintenance, installation, work methods, and procedures.
Gather and verify information through discussions with subject-matter experts and, as appropriate, observation of production, maintenance, or test activities.
Research and interpret information from drawings, parts list, specifications, manufacturer documentation, and other technical sources.
Organize material to meet established standards for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and style.
Select or develop photographs, drawings, diagrams, and charts to support the documentation.
Maintain records of assigned work, document revisions, and publication files.
Support the preparation and distribution of publications.
Depending on project needs, contribute to other technical or administrative communications.
Required skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
High School Diploma with at 10 plus years of relevant experience.
Able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance throughout the duration of employment.
At least 3 years of technical writing experience.
Strong writing, editing, organization, and attention to details.
Experience developing or revising technical documentation for equipment, systems, processes or maintenance activities.
Ability to understand technical source material and work with subject-matter experts to verify details.
Desired Skills:
Experience preparing maintenance or technical manuals for DoD, Navy, aerospace, or other complex equipment.
Experience with I-level or O-level maintenance manuals, Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs), or Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs).
An associate or bachelor’s degree in technical communication, English, engineering, or a related field.
Five or more years of technical writing experience
Experience incorporating illustrations, diagrams, parts lists, or procedural steps into technical publications.