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Prolim Global

Technical Editor & Writer 2

Elkridge, MD · On-site

$32 - $34/hr

Active DoD Secret Shift: 1st Shift (9/80A) Telework: Not Available Travel: No Pay Rate: $32-$34/hour (Max) Position Overview Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Technical Editor & Writer 2 ...

FedWriters, Inc.

Technical Editor/Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

$51.44 - $53.85/hr

As a Technical Editor/Writer, you'll polish the notifications and briefing materials that go to U.S ... Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community clients. * Familiarity with oral history ...

FedWriters, Inc.

Technical Editor/Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

$51.44 - $53.85/hr

As a Technical Editor/Writer, you'll polish the notifications and briefing materials that go to U.S ... Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community clients. * Familiarity with oral history ...

FedWriters, Inc.

Technical Editor/Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

$51.44 - $53.85/hr

As a Technical Editor/Writer, you'll polish the notifications and briefing materials that go to U.S ... Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community clients. * Familiarity with oral history ...

FedWriters, Inc.

Technical Editor/Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

$51.44 - $53.85/hr

As a Technical Editor/Writer, you'll polish the notifications and briefing materials that go to U.S ... Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community clients. * Familiarity with oral history ...

Quantix

Technical Editor / Writer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

Technical Editor / Writer Location: Colorado Springs, CO Type: Contract to Hire Length: Six months plus Client located in Colorado Springs, Colorado is seeking a Technical Editor / Writer for a ...

Synergy ECP

Technical Editor/Writer

Hyattsville, MD · On-site

The Technical Editor and Writer candidate duties will include but not be limited to the following ... Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance or higher * US Citizenship required Preferred Qualifications:

PlanIT Group, LLC

Technical Editor / Writer

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Technical Publication Author/Writer to join their ... • Experience using Epic Editor, Isodraw, Arbor Text Tool Suite, XML, S1000D or similar ...

Belcan

Technical Editor and Writer 3

San Diego, CA · On-site

$67.93/hr

Technical Editor and Writer 3 Location: San Diego, CA Zip Code: 32301 Duration: 6 Months Pay Rate ... DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP ...

Belcan

Technical Editor and Writer 3

San Diego, CA · On-site

$67.93/hr

Technical Editor and Writer 3 Location: San Diego, CA Zip Code: 32301 Duration: 6 Months Pay Rate ... DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP ...

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Technical Editor & Writer 2

Elkridge, MD • On-site

Prolim Global
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$32 - $34/hr

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Job description

Technical Editor & Writer 2

Location: Elkridge, MD (Troy Hill Facility 7040 – Q953)
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret
Shift: 1st Shift (9/80A)
Telework: Not Available
Travel: No
Pay Rate: $32–$34/hour (Max)

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Technical Editor & Writer 2 to join a high-performing engineering team supporting electronic systems, sensors, and radar programs in Elkridge, MD.

This position supports Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) by developing, editing, and maintaining technical publications for military electronic and sensor-based systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience creating operation and maintenance documentation in accordance with military standards.

Note: This position is NOT for grant writers, proposal writers, or policy-focused government writers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, write, rewrite, and edit technical publications covering:

    • Hardware descriptions

    • Operation procedures

    • Maintenance and troubleshooting

    • Repair procedures

    • Parts documentation

  • Research and compile information from:

    • Engineering drawings

    • Technical data packages

    • Contractual documentation

    • Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

  • Produce deliverables in:

    • Page-based formats

    • Electronic and interactive formats

    • Structured formats (HTML, XML, SGML)

  • Ensure documentation complies with military specifications and standards (MIL-STD).

  • Collaborate with engineers, task leads, instructors, and fellow writers within an IPT structure.

  • Conduct quality reviews of technical publications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance.

  • Support additional documentation tasks as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline or related field
    OR

  • Minimum 3 years of military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks, or IT-based sensors/systems

  • Active DoD Secret clearance (must be able to maintain clearance)

  • U.S. Citizenship required

  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of engineering technical writing experience

  • Experience writing to military specifications and standards

  • Experience publishing structured documentation (HTML, XML, SGML)

  • Willingness to obtain higher-level clearance if required

  • Multi-disciplined background; military instructor experience a plus

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Detail-oriented and highly organized

  • Self-motivated and proactive

  • Strong problem-solving ability

  • Comfortable working directly with engineering teams