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Permanent Engineering Technical Writer Jobs in Massachusetts

Technical Writer

Bedford, MA · On-site

$100 - $120/hr

... Technical Writer providing support to Program Executive Office for Nuclear Command, Control ... It consists of an Executive Section, Engineering (EN), Financial Management (FM), Operations ...

The role involves developing documentation in collaboration with technicians, engineers, and ... Required : • The technical writer must be experienced in the needs of an engineering and ...

Technical Writer

Lexington, MA · On-site

$69.30 - $158/hr

Technical Writer Write and edit technical documentation, user manuals, sales and training ... Experience collaborating with engineering, logistics, and program management teams to ensure ...

Experience writing technical content for end users and developers, including reference manuals, user guides, and design specifications. Familiarity with scripting and programming concepts/languages ...

Improve the overall developer experience by identifying documentation gaps, collecting user ... Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in a ...

Collaborate with engineering, product, and service teams to gather and validate technical ... Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in professional writing, Technical Field or ...

Technical Writer

Beverly, MA · On-site

$56K - $103K/yr

As a Product Documentation Technical Writer, your work will directly support customer success by ... If you enjoy working closely with engineering teams, learning sophisticated systems, and creating ...

Technical Writer

Beverly, MA · On-site

$56K - $103K/yr

As a Product Documentation Technical Writer, your work will directly support customer success by ... If you enjoy working closely with engineering teams, learning sophisticated systems, and creating ...

Technical Writer

Beverly, MA · On-site

$56K - $103K/yr

As a Product Documentation Technical Writer, your work will directly support customer success by ... If you enjoy working closely with engineering teams, learning sophisticated systems, and creating ...

Technical Writer

Beverly, MA · On-site

$56K - $103K/yr

As a Product Documentation Technical Writer, your work will directly support customer success by ... If you enjoy working closely with engineering teams, learning sophisticated systems, and creating ...

Technical Writer

Lexington, MA · On-site +1

$69K - $158K/yr

Write and edit technical documentation, user manuals, and sales and training literature. Apply ... Experience collaborating with engineering, logistics, and program management teams to ensure ...

Technical Writer

Lexington, MA · On-site

$69K - $158K/yr

Write and edit technical documentation, user manuals, and sales and training literature. Apply ... Experience collaborating with engineering, logistics, and program management teams to ensure ...

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Permanent Engineering Technical Writer information

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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Infographic showing various Permanent Engineering Technical Writer job openings in Massachusetts as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Technical Writer

Apogee Engineering, LLC

Hanscom Air Force Base, MA • Hybrid

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for an exciting opportunity for a

Senior Technical Writer providing support to Program Executive Office for Nuclear Command, Control, Communications Common Very Low Frequency (VLF) Receiver (CVR) Increment 2 Program Management Office (PMO) via the Nuclear Networks Division (NCN).The AFNWC/NC3 Integration Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, with an operating location at Kirtland AFB, NM. The NC3 Directorate’s mission is to provide support to the Program Executive Office (PEO), the Deputy Director, Deputy AFPEO NC3 and staff for acquisition and administrative control of all NC divisions, branches, and programs. It consists of an Executive Section, Engineering (EN), Financial Management (FM), Operations Management (OM), Information Protection (IP), Contracts (PK), Cyber, Logistics (LG), the Program Execution Group (PEG) and Intelligence (IN).

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA.


  • Prepare original technical papers, manuals, policies, specifications, and reports in scientific, technical, or professional fields.

  • Write and edit user documentation, how-to guides, instruction manuals, procedures, and training materials.

  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation tailored to specific audiences.

  • Ensure documents meet agency style, formatting, tone, and accuracy standards.

  • Analyze drawings, specifications, test results, mock-ups, and other inputs to develop or update content.

  • Collaborate with engineers, program managers, vendors, and customer representatives to define technical specifications.

  • Maintain and organize an electronic library of signed documents and final presentations.

  • Ensure consistency and clarity across related documents, including citation of sources and generation of tables of contents.

  • Conduct final reviews for layout, grammar, and editorial quality before release.

  • Support document revisions, version control, and coordination of different editions as needed.

  • Use Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software for content creation, layout, and formatting.


Minimum Experience:

Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret Clearance

Education: BA/BS degree

Years of Experience: 7 - 10 years of relevant work experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

Years of experience: 5+ years of relevant work experience within the DoD/DoW or Air Force

Technical Skills
  • Strong writing and grammar skills with a clear command of the English language

  • Experience creating technical documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with MS Project and MS Access is a plus

  • Ability to synthesize technical data and translate it into easily digestible formats

  • Desktop publishing experience and document version control

Interpersonal Skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

  • Able to multi-task and manage multiple document work-flows

  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills across diverse teams

  • Able to work independently and pro-actively manage documentation needs

Additional Information
Location:  Hanscom Air Base
On-site/Hybrid/Remote (only list one of the three upon creating a new job): Onsite
Travel: 10%


USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.