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ATCC

Technical Writer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$68K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview Ready to shape the future of science and global health? A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is hiring a Technical Writer. This onsite ...

ATCC

Technical Writer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$68K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ready to shape the future of science and global health? A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is hiring a Technical Writer. This onsite position ...

TCOM, L.P.

Technical Writer/Trainer

Elizabeth City, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... science, technical writing/communication, or business administration), or equivalent military ... civilian training. * Related military training and experience is a plus. Experience Requirements:

Konik

Technical Writer

Saint Paul, MN

$28 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Science, or related field * 2+ years of Technical Writing experience * Experience working on technical manuals (ideally interactive electronic ...

Actalent

Technical Writer II

San Diego, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Gather information from subject matter experts, including engineers, scientists, manufacturing ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

TAE Life Sciences

Technical Writer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Do Epic Science TAE is the world's first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to ... Minimum 3 years of experience in technical writing, prefer medical background. * Excellent ...

Actalent

Technical Writer II

San Diego, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Gather information from subject matter experts, including engineers, scientists, manufacturing ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

Superbeo

Technical Writer

New York, NY · On-site

Bachelor's degree in bio-medical engineering, mechanical, journalism, technical communication, English, science writing, or other related discipline. * Writing experience in the medical device ...

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.

Technical Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role translates complex scientific, engineering, and technical concepts into concise, easy-to-understand documentation for technical and non-technical audiences. The Technical Writer works ...

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.

Technical Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role translates complex scientific, engineering, and technical concepts into concise, easy-to-understand documentation for technical and non-technical audiences. The Technical Writer works ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer scientific 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.

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Volunteer Scientific Technical Writers frequently work closely with researchers, scientists, and subject matter experts to translate complex scientific information into clear, accessible documents. This collaboration often involves conducting interviews, attending team meetings, and reviewing technical materials to ensure accuracy and clarity. Building strong working relationships, asking clarifying questions, and maintaining open communication are essential for effectively capturing and conveying the intended message. These collaborations can occur remotely or on-site, depending on the organization, and often require adaptability and strong interpersonal skills.

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A Volunteer Scientific Technical Writer is responsible for creating, editing, and managing scientific documents such as research papers, technical manuals, grant proposals, and educational materials. They often work with researchers, scientists, or organizations to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, accessible language for different audiences. These writers may also help ensure documents adhere to specific formatting and publication standards, and contribute to public outreach by making scientific information more understandable. The role is typically unpaid and serves to support scientific communication and outreach efforts.

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Technical Writer

Apogee Engineering, LLC

Hanscom Air Force Base, MA • Hybrid

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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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.

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