Technical Writer

4 days ago

Elizabeth City, NC, United States Actalent Full time

Overview:

We're currently hiring a team of Tech Writers that will write and revise technical materials, such as equipment operator, maintenance, manuals, appendices, and repair parts and special tools lists manuals on advanced military equipment. May assist in layout work. Technical writer to develop system documentation to be used for maintenance and operation of the aerostat, mooring subsystem, payloads, and associated ground/site support equipment. This role is for the Documentation and Training department.

Description:

  • This individual shall be able to write and revise technical documentation, development plans and organize technical documentation development efforts.

  • Will develop lesson plans, power points, practical exercises as well to support customer modifications.

  • Confer with engineering disciplines, technical installers, manufacturing personnel, or field support personnel..

  • Evaluate existing operation and maintenance documentation.

  • Develop the operation and maintenance manuals within the schedule requirements.

  • Validate operation and maintenance manuals.

  • Develop documentation in MIL-STD format using XML.

  • Adhere to stylesheet and DTD rules.

  • Ensure IETM XML is error free by using business rules and source verifier.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical Engineering field or equivalent amount of education and experience. (Related military training and/or experience is a plus.)

  • 5 years of related work experience including preparation of system documentation.

  • Proficient with technical writing in XML and/or Arbortext is required.

  • Experience developing documentation in MIL-STD format using XML.

  • Must be eligible for a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance. (Bonus if you already have an active clearance)

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

  • Ability to assimilate quickly, with new software.

  • Familiarity with graphics tools, and computer based technical manual authoring tools (i.e. Arbortext), and modeling tools such as Solid Works is a plus.

  • Proficient in S1000D would be a plus.

Additional Information:

  • 3-5 openings available. (Additionally, also have openings for Tech Illustrators)

  • Pay Rate: $38-$46/hr based on experience.

  • 9/80 work schedule. (Off every other Friday and more of a hybrid schedule after getting acclimated and trained)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Elizabeth City, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $46.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Elizabeth City,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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