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Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 8 hours ago

Technical Writer - 26218

Nellis AFB, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

6+ years exp

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Technical Writer to support a Modeling, Simulation, and Training team. The Technical Writer will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and transforming technical and operational information into formal documentation for government and contractor personnel.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Engage with engineers, developers, system administrators, and operators to collect accurate technical information

Observe system operations, integration activities, troubleshooting sessions, and technical demonstrations to record detailed data

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of assigned systems to ensure documentation reflects actual operational behavior

Conduct document interviews with subject matter experts to extract procedural and technical details

Create, update, and maintain technical documentation including installation guides, test procedures, troubleshooting steps, operational workflows, system summaries, after-action captures, and configuration references

Standardize all document formatting across headers, footers, fonts, tables, figure references, terminology, and numbering

Generate checklists, process flows, and supporting forms to accompany technical procedures

Maintain version control, including change tracking and document revision histories

Conduct first line quality reviews of all documents to verify accuracy, readability, formatting compliance, and adherence to defined templates

Support and facilitate review coordination with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy

Track document progress and review status within the document management tracker

Observe test events, integration sessions, troubleshooting efforts, and system bring up activities to capture technical steps in real time

Translate complex technical language into clear procedural instructions suitable for managers and operators

Identify gaps in existing documentation and proactively propose content improvements

Work closely with government and contractor stakeholders to ensure documentation expectations and formatting standards are met

Collaborate with engineering teams to verify technical accuracy and resolve discrepancies discovered during writing or review

Participate in project kickoff meetings and documentation planning sessions as required

Qualification

System engineering reportsMicrosoft OfficeTechnical documentationVersion controlNetworking knowledgeData collectionCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience

Experience producing technical documentation in a structured environment

Ability to write system engineering reports, software development reports, manuals, presentations, etc. to include design, development, and test/user documentation

Ability to define manageable CM processes (check-out/check-in, build, release, etc.) and implement them

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Excel, Windows, and Linux operating systems

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are required

Must have had an active Top Secret clearance within the last 24 months

Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance, with supporting SAP/SPR clearances

Work Environment: Position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required