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Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

The Technical Writer researches, organizes, writes, edits, and produces complex technical documentation in support of national test ranges and instrumentation programs. This role requires in-depth subject matter understanding, familiarity with the Universal Documentation System (UDS), and the ability to translate technical requirements into standardized documentation. The position supports program and test requirements for national ranges such as VSFB, RTS, WSMR, and Wallops.

As a Technical Writer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Research, organize, write, edit, and produce complex technical documentation for program and test requirements
• Develop and format documentation using Universal Documentation System (UDS) standards and templates
• Gather technical and program requirements and translate them into compliant UDS documentation
• Recommend and establish document organization, layout, editorial standards, and publication methods
• Coordinate publication activities with external organizations and vendors as required
• Develop and maintain department editing standards and styles
• Provide work leadership and guidance to lower-level documentation staff, as applicable
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable technical and program requirements

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in an applicable technical field or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in technical writing or technical documentation
• Active Secret Clearance
• Demonstrated experience with or working knowledge of the Universal Documentation System (UDS)
• Experience developing technical requirements documentation for test programs or national ranges
• Ability to gather complex technical requirements and present them in standardized formats
• Active security clearance (required)
• Strong written communication, editing, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of experience
• Experience supporting national test ranges (e.g., VSFB, RTS, WSMR, Wallops)
• Familiarity with range assets, instrumentation, and test operations
• Experience establishing documentation standards and style guides
• Prior experience coordinating with external agencies or vendors
• Experience mentoring or leading junior technical writers

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Onsite- Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Travel:0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.