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Boarhog LLC

Engineering Technical Writer

San Diego, CA · On-site

The Engineering Technical Writer supports the Principal Integration Program Manager (PIPM) and ... direct on government and commercial contracts. Pigs in the breakfast... skin-in-the-game, and the ...

Govcio LLC

Technical Writer

Hampton, VA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Engineering Technical Writer to support modernization efforts. This position will be located in Hampton, VA at Joint Base Langley-Eustis and will be a fully onsite ...

Infojini Inc

Technical Writer

Columbia, SC

Role Summary/Purpose The Technical Writer will work with various internal teams including Agency leadership, Project Directors/Project Managers, Technical Directors/Developers, Business and ...

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As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for director engineering technical writer in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Engineering Technical Writer vs Technical Writer?

AspectDirector Engineering Technical WriterTechnical Writer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Engineering, Technical Communication, or related field; extensive experienceBachelor's in Communications, English, or related field; some experience preferred
Work EnvironmentLeads teams in engineering or tech companies, overseeing documentation strategyCreates technical content individually or in small teams, often in various industries
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech, engineering, and manufacturing firmsWidely used across tech, healthcare, finance, and other sectors

The main difference is that the Director Engineering Technical Writer oversees documentation teams and strategy, focusing on high-level management and coordination. In contrast, a Technical Writer primarily produces technical content, often working independently or in small teams. Both roles require strong technical knowledge, but the director role emphasizes leadership and strategic planning.

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Infographic showing various Director Engineering Technical Writer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,001 per year, or $38.9 per hour.
Engineering Technical Writer

Engineering Technical Writer

Redbock - an NES Fircroft company

North Haven, CT

Other

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Engineering Technical Writer (12 month contract // North Haven, CT):


Top 3 Required Skills:


  1. Strong collaboration and verbal/written communication skills and technical writing core competencies.
  2. Experience with various authoring tools (i.e., InDesign, FrameMaker, and XML tools).
  3. Experience in complex regulatory environments and robust quality processes.


Primary Responsibilities:


  • Update Instructions for Use (IFUs) to align with cross-functional feedback, standards compliance, and other inputs in alignment with Tech Comm and business quality processes.
  • Support approvals in PLM tools, facilitate translations requests, and support launch activities (electronic and hardcopy distribution activities, such as metadata information and print proofs).
  • Participate in project and team meetings, and collaborate with teams to create, analyze, and finalize Instructions for Use (IFUs) from planning through launch.


Years of Experience: 5-10 years

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