Technical Writer

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and edit technical content using and DOW DID, ASTM, AS9100, and ASME standards.
• Produce documentation in accordance with MIL-STD-40051 requirements.
• Translate complex engineering and quality inspection data into clear technical reports.
• Collaborate with customer representatives and interpret contract requirements to ensure CDRL requirements are met.
• Evaluate and refine content for proper syntax, style, grammar, and tone to meet military technical publication standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Engineering, or related discipline with 1-3 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to distill complex technical information into clear, user friendly written reports and documents with minimal guidance and follows government defined formatting.
• Detail oriented, ability to manage very long documents, proofread quickly, and stay focused in a fast-paced environment.
• US Citizen.
• Proficiency with XML tagging/editing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including MS Word and MS Teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to utilize AI to generate accurate and complete reports.
• Active security clearance at SECRET or above (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present findings to customers and upper management.
• Able to thrive in high-stress, dynamic, and fast-paced environments.
• Experience in an AS 9100 or ISO 9001 production environment.

About the Role

This role supports the development of a Thermal Protection System (TPS) as part of the nation's leading Hypersonic Production Program. It is conducted within the Leidos Defense Systems Advanced Materials Department, which operates across the United States in defense, space, cyber, and commercial fields. Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific, and IT solutions.

Requirements

Resident of the Colorado Springs general area or willing to relocate to the Colorado Springs area.

Benefits

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

Schedule

Schedule critical role requiring execution to a strict timeline.

Pay

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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