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Permanent Engineering Technical Writer Jobs in California

The Engineering Technical Writer supports the U.S. Navy's Principal Integration Program Manager (PIPM) and Integration Program Managers (IPMs) to develop and maintain technical documentation for ...

Technical Writer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$30 - $60/hr

JOB SUMMARY: The Technical Writer is responsible for creating highly technical content in the ... Engineering document releases include engineering blueprints, process specifications, and SBs, SLs ...

Job #105454 Technical Writer Location: Foster City, CA (Hybrid) Pay Rate: $40.47/hour Client: VISA ... You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to transform complex ...

... permanent talent. Visit us at -a-job/ to learn more and view our open positions. Please apply or ... Document engineering processes and specifications. * Recommend formats responsive to technical and ...

Technical Writer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$80 - $99/hr

Bowhead seeks a Technical Writer to support various proposal efforts under the Systems ... BA/S in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related field is ...

Technical Writer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Document engineering processes and specifications * Recommend formats responsive to technical and ... permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of ...

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Technical Writer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$50 - $58/hr

Technical Writer Job Location: Foster City, CA Duration: ~6 Months The Pay rate is commensurate ... Working closely with engineers, technicians, and quality assurance personnel, you will translate ...

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What is the difference between Permanent Engineering Technical Writer vs Contract Engineering Technical Writer?

AspectPermanent Engineering Technical WriterContract Engineering Technical Writer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, technical communication, or related field; certifications like Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC)Similar credentials as permanent roles; often requires proven technical writing experience and relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentFull-time, in-house or remote, with ongoing projects and team collaborationTemporary or project-based, often remote, with variable project durations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by manufacturing, aerospace, software, and engineering firms for long-term documentation needsCommon in consulting firms, agencies, or companies needing short-term technical documentation support

Both roles require strong technical writing skills and engineering knowledge, but permanent engineering technical writers typically work full-time within a company, focusing on long-term documentation, while contract writers are hired for specific projects or periods, offering flexibility and specialized expertise.

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Engineering Technical Writer

Boarhog LLC

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Boarhog LLC is a respected SBA Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned small business specializing in defense industrial services. They are seeking an Engineering Technical Writer to support the Principal Integration Program Manager and Integration Program Managers in developing and maintaining technical documentation for various integration projects and programs.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and Maintain a project/program Documentation Management Plan
• Coordinate regular review and update of program documentation
• Change/Content Management of program policy and requirements documents across multiple projects/programs
• Review/Edit engineering and acquisition documents and briefings to produce clear and concise material
• Validate documentation/briefing content to ensure accuracy and version control
• Manage Quality Assurance reviews of developed documents and briefings
• Manage review feedback of documents across multiple projects/programs, capturing revisions and suggestions for future development
• Coordinate leadership review and approval of documentation and briefings
• Actively participate in technical and programmatic meetings to provide status and define technical documentation development requirements and milestones
Qualifications:
Required:
• Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field of study and 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Security Clearance: Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
• Proficient in: Creation of technical documentation in Aerospace and Defense (for DoD)
• Proficient in: Technical Writing
• Proficient in: Version control, Change/Content Management principles and format
• Proficient in: Documentation/Presentation tools, including MS Office, Acrobat
• Proficient in: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community both verbally and in writing
• Proficient in: Multi-tasking
Preferred:
• Familiar With: Agile Development fundamentals, structure and procedure of agile ceremony meetings
• Familiar With: Working knowledge of US Navy and Department of Defense terminology and acronyms
• Familiar With: Military exposure and experience, particularly with military technical documentation writing and formatting standards, guidelines, and verbiage
Company:
For over 14 years Boarhog has specialized in delivering maritime domain Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) and Professional Support Services (PSS) teamed with our select Defense Industrial Base (DIB) clients as we purposefully meter focused growth within our specialized vertical. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in San Diego, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.