Junior Tech Writer

Epic Scientific • Aberdeen, MD

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About The Position

Epic Scientific LLC is seeking a Technical Writer to join its team in Aberdeen, Maryland, supporting a government contract. The role’s primary duty is maintaining an existing collection of software manuals so they remain accurate, useful, and up to date as the software changes through bi-weekly Agile development sprints. The writer will also contribute to training materials, user guides, and other documentation projects.

This is a largely independent position after an onboarding period with closer guidance. The writer will manage their workload and collaborate with supervisors, developers, and technical experts to verify information. Depending on workload, additional assignments may include helping engineers and other technical staff prepare reports, writing hardware setup guides, and creating or editing other technical documents. Limited travel to CONUS military installations is available if desired, with standard per diem compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, technical writing, communications, journalism, instructional design, information systems, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn unfamiliar software and explain technical concepts in plain English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including Track Changes, comments, and formatting.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Provide a writing or editing sample demonstrating skills; college projects and internship work are acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with software manuals, technical documentation, or training materials.
• Familiarity with Agile software development or sprint-based workflows.
• Experience with SharePoint, version control, or documentation management tools.
• Active U.S. government Secret clearance; it is not required to apply or start work.

Responsibilities

• Review software manuals and update content to reflect new features, changing workflows, and user feedback.
• Make focused revisions on a regular sprint schedule, tracking changes through review and release.
• Collaborate with developers and technical experts to verify information and resolve questions.
• Keep documentation clear, consistent, organized, and easy to follow.
• Help create and maintain user guides, training materials, release notes, procedures, and related documents.
• Manage assignments independently, meet deadlines, and communicate when input is needed.
• Depending on workload, assist engineers and other technical staff with reports, hardware setup guides, and other technical documents.

Benefits

• Standard per diem compensation for travel to CONUS military installations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level