Technical Writer
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer III to support the development, maintenance, and publication of technical documentation for complex engineering systems and programs. This role requires collaboration with engineers, program teams, and subject matter experts to create clear, accurate, and customer-focused documentation that supports operations, maintenance, testing, and training activities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical writing expertise, experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments, and the ability to transform complex technical information into well-structured documentation. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reno, NV. The work environment combines office and technical settings with frequent sitting, standing, walking, and computer-based work; frequent use of hands and fingers for keyboard and documentation activities; occasional lifting or carrying of materials up to 25 pounds; and occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, operational environments, loud noise, or industrial work areas.
Responsibilities
- Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation including: operations manuals, maintenance manuals, technical procedures, test plans, technical guides and supplements, training materials.
- Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and other subject matter experts to gather information and ensure documentation accuracy.
- Create documentation using engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, CAD models, and other technical source materials.
- Host and facilitate documentation review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Incorporate review feedback and maintain document revisions and version control.
- Verify documentation compliance