Technical Writer Job at BlueHalo in Baltimore
BlueHalo, Baltimore, MD, United States, 21276
Joining the BlueHalo team means immersing yourself in a dynamic environment, working alongside the brightest minds in technology through some of the toughest challenges facing our nation today. We are spearheading the future of global defense, with every BlueHalo employee playing a key role in our success. That’s why our investment in you goes beyond competitive pay and a rewarding benefits package. We’re committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. Enjoying this journey with a supportive team that feels like family throughout BlueHalo Nation is an unparalleled opportunity. From Space to C-UAS & Autonomous Systems to Electronic Warfare & Cyber, and Artificial Intelligence, at our company there is no limit to where you can take your career. Our mission is clear: to lead through innovation. Join the transformation and innovate with us.
Overview:
BlueHalo is seeking a Technical Writer to be responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Key responsibilities will include:
- Write and edit technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation.
- Create code documentation for software.
- Produce implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities.
- Provide field, data definition, and data flow documentation and format technical publications from pamphlets and technical drawings.
- Consult with technical personnel and other available resources.
You’d like to do this:
- Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications.
- Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts) and be responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents.
- Gather technical information and prepare written text.
- Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.
- Work on all phases of documentation.
- Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.
- Coordinate layout and design of documents.
- Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers.
You're required to have this:
- 10+ years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or 6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
- TS//SCI with Polygraph.
SALARY RANGE: $115,000 to $125,000
The BlueHalo pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.
The BlueHalo Effect:
It speaks to who we are as a company, a global protective ring that shields everything we most want to safeguard, an unbroken line that ensures our customers retain the advantage in any battlespace, from high above the Earth to deep in cyberspace. It’s who we are, a halo, a protector, the light of inspired engineering keeping our Nation safe.
Our vision is a world where national security is certain because technical superiority is assured.
Join us and become a vital element of The BlueHalo Effect!