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An aerospace client is looking for a Technical Writer with Active Secret Clearance will writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.

Location: Elkridge, MD 21075 (Onsite)

Position: Technical Writer

Pay Rate: $26/hr. - $39/hr. on W2 (DOE)

Duration: 18 months or longer

Schedule: 9x80 A

***Hours may vary between 35 - 45 hours per week.***

OVERVIEW:

The successful candidates will join our high performing team in developing technical documentation for advanced military systems. These include radars for F-22, F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, MESA, G/ATOR and VADER and other UAV systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
• Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
• • Conducts quality review of materials.
• Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).
• Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.
• Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.
• Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• US Citizenship is required.
• Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline or related field or military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with structured authoring applications, such as: MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.
• Expert knowledge on MS Office Products.
• Ability to dig your nose into artifacts, Cadstar, similar TRDs and TO’s (Technical Orders) that we are referencing to write these new manuals and create new TRDs.
• Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-starter and engaged team member.
• Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years’ technical writing experience.
• Knowledge of standard content management strategies.
• Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).
• Knowledge of standards – XML, SGML, HTML, S1000 and DITA – for structured Content.
• Possess and maintain DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).

About our client:

Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!