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Accelint

Technical Writer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$78K - $98K/yr

Lyntris is a defense technology company that connects sensing to action across the connected ... Technical Writer * Full time * Remote / Hybrid *This position requires an active U.S. national ...

KBR, Inc.

Technical Writer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

Technical Writer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides ... Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national ...

KBR, Inc

Technical Writer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Technical Writer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides ... Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national ...

Recruiting Engine (MLS)

Technical Writer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$50 - $65/hr

Seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer to join our team and contribute to product documentation, including operator manuals, Department of Defense (DoD) and federal solicitation responses, and ...

SAIC

Technical Writer

North Charleston, SC

You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and logisticians to develop content that supports a critical defense program. As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating and ...

MLS Technologies

Technical Writer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer to join our team and contribute to product documentation, including operator manuals, Department of Defense (DoD) and federal solicitation responses, and ...

Abile Group, Inc

$125 - $150/hr

Translates complex cybersecurity and intelligence concepts--including threat analysis, defensive ... Extensive experience in technical writing within cybersecurity, intelligence, defense, or federal ...

Abile Group, Inc.

Technical Writer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$142K - $149K/yr

Translates complex cybersecurity and intelligence concepts--including threat analysis, defensive ... Extensive experience in technical writing within cybersecurity, intelligence, defense, or federal ...

SAIC

Technical Writer

North Charleston, SC · On-site

You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and logisticians to develop content that supports a critical defense program. As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating and ...

Abile Group, Inc.

Technical Writer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$142K - $149K/yr

Translates complex cybersecurity and intelligence concepts-including threat analysis, defensive ... Extensive experience in technical writing within cybersecurity, intelligence, defense, or federal ...

Lyntris

Technical Writer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Lyntrisis a defense technology company that connects sensing to action across the connected ... Technical Writer * Full time * Remote / Hybrid *This position requires anactive U.S. national ...

Abile Group, Inc.

Technical Writer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$142K - $149K/yr

Translates complex cybersecurity and intelligence concepts-including threat analysis, defensive ... Extensive experience in technical writing within cybersecurity, intelligence, defense, or federal ...

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Technical Writer

San Diego, CA • On-site

Accelint
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$78K - $98K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation such as user manuals, system operation procedures, interface control documents, test plans, SOPs, and training materials.

  • Collaborate with engineers, developers, and technical leads to understand complex technical concepts and translate them into user-friendly documentation.

  • Review technical content for accuracy, clarity, and coherence, and incorporate feedback to improve documents over time.

Job description

Lyntris is a defense technology company that connects sensing to action across the connected battlespace. Lyntris brings together the talents of Accelint and Vitesse teams under one mission, with each contributing deep expertise within their domain. Combining differentiated hardware, software and mission expertise, Lyntris helps customers sense threats, make sense of complex conditions and act with greater speed, precision and confidence in contested environments.
Lyntris supports U.S. and allied defense organizations across every branch - including Navy, Army, Air Force, Space Force and allied partners - spanning strategic, operational and tactical missions and every domain: Space, Air, Land, Sea and Cyber. With more than 200 active defense programs, Lyntris works at every level of the mission, from national command authority to the tactical edge.
Solutions are designed by operators who understand the mission, engineered for the conditions that degrade or defeat standard systems, and built on an open, modular architecture that integrates into existing programs without requiring them to start over. Lyntris moves faster than the traditional defense cycle - with integrated design, build and test capabilities in-house - and delivers systems that sustain and endure long after initial fielding.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and security-conscious Technical Writer. In this role, you will develop and manage complex technical documentation for defense systems, software, hardware, and processes. You will collaborate with engineers, analysts, and program managers to ensure content is accurate, compliant with DoD standards (e.g., MIL-STD, DoD 5000 series), and accessible to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Job Description
  • Technical Writer
  • Full time
  • Remote / Hybrid

*This position requires an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop, edit, and maintain a variety of documentation, including user manuals, system operation procedures, interface control documents (ICDs), test plans, SOPs, and training materials.
  • Work closely with engineers, developers, and technical leads to understand complex technical concepts and translate them into user-friendly documentation.
  • Establish documentation frameworks and best practices to ensure content is consistent, organized, and up-to-date. Continuously improve documentation processes.
  • Tailor documentation to suit different audiences, including engineers, developers, end-users, and internal stakeholders.
  • Provide on-demand documentation support to customers and internal teams for troubleshooting, deployment, and best practices.
  • Review technical content for accuracy, clarity, and coherence. Incorporate feedback from engineers and end-users to improve documents over time.
  • Conduct thorough proofreading and editing of technical materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and technical precision.

Required Qualifications
  • Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
  • 3-5 years of experience as a technical writer in an engineering or technical field.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles, concepts, and terminology.
  • Strong knowledge of DoD terminology, technical documentation processes, and defense acquisition documentation.
  • Proficiency with documentation tools (Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, XML-based editors, Adobe FrameMaker).
  • Ability to interpret and write content from engineering drawings, design specifications, and software documentation. Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and user-friendly technical documentation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communication, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Clearance Requirements
Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
EEOC & Know Your Rights
Lyntris companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. We ensure that all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. For more information about your rights, please review the "Know Your Rights" poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Know your Rights: English Spanish
Pay Scales & Benefits
The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.
Benefits include...
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Optional HSA and FSA
  • Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Employee Assistance Program

The pay range for this role is:
78,000 - 98,000 USD per year (San Diego, CA)

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