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Technical Writer

Eagan, MN | On-site | Contract to Hire | $28 - $40/hr
Konik is partnering with a growing defense engineering company in the south metro area to hire a Technical Writer. This Technical Writing role will focus on developing and maintaining Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) for complex defense and engineering products. Our client fosters a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity; our client has a strong track record of converting contract employees to full-time roles after an initial contracting period. If you're a detail-oriented Technical Writer passionate about creating high-quality, structured documentation for defense, aerospace, or complex engineering products, we encourage you to apply!
Technical Writer Responsibilities:

• Create, organize, and edit technical content following style and terminology standards
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to research and interpret product specifications
• Develop and update user procedures, technical manuals, and illustrations
• Ensure consistency and clarity across documentation and maintain version control
• Use authoring tools including XML/S1000D, PTC Arbortext, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and Acrobat
• Maintain and update documentation libraries as products evolve

Technical Writer Qualifications:

• 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 technical manuals) in an engineering or manufacturing setting
• Experience with XML based authoring tools such as Arbortext or similar; knowledge of S1000D or similar standards is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance. Per U.S. government regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens to be considered for clearance.

Benefits:

• Health & dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• MN Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Weekly paychecks
• Eligible for Overtime

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