Technical Writer

About the role

Provides technical support, conducts data analysis and applies knowledge of engineering technology under the direction of engineering staff. Tasks include test and evaluation, test support, logistics, sustainment, operations analyses, manufacturing product assurance, technical studies, and various analyses and support activities such as cost/price, human factors, safety, program/system security, FMS/Arms Export, command and control, intelligence, reliability and maintainability (R&M), quality assurance (QA), and technical and engineering capability to ensure operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness. Systems supported include aircraft, aerial targets, air combat training equipment, global positioning equipment, air base operability equipment, munitions, missiles, electronics, explosives, bombs, warheads, fuzes, guns, ammunition and C4ISR systems.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluation
• Test support
• Logistics and sustainment
• Operations analyses
• Manufacturing product assurance
• Technical studies
• Cost/price analysis
• Human factors analysis
• Safety and program/system security
• FMS/Arms Export compliance
• Command and control support
• Intelligence support
• Reliability and maintainability (R&M) analysis
• Quality assurance (QA)
• Technical and engineering capability to ensure operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Supervisory and leadership capabilities
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Comfort working in a high‑paced, sometimes stressful environment
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Flexibility to work varied hours and respond on short notice
• Professional appearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience (Level 2 skill level)

Security Clearance

• Active U.S. Top Secret clearance and eligibility for a government security investigation
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive or rent a car for company business
• Pass a background check for access to installation bases

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Travel

Occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and site visits.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation time
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) as required by state law
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance for permanent full‑time employees