Senior Technical Writer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Eagan, MN

2d•$88,000 - $128,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Technical Writer drafts, revises, and maintains technical documentation for Naval Electronics systems, including engineering test procedures and reports, equipment manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, installation guides, and training materials. The role also produces publication layouts and may assist with formal proposal drafts or revisions. The writer translates complex engineering concepts, drawings, specifications, and test results into concise, user-focused documentation. The position collaborates with engineering, quality, manufacturing, logistics, program management, and other subject-matter experts to gather and validate technical information. Documentation must meet customer, contractual, configuration-management, and applicable military or industry standards, including applicable U.S. DOD documentation requirements such as DI-MGMT-81453A Data Item Descriptions. The role manages documentation across the product lifecycle, from development and qualification through production and sustainment. It includes reviewing and editing materials, observing production and experimental activities, researching equipment data, and recommending improvements to published materials. The position is hybrid in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, with 2 to 3 days onsite per week, on a 9/80 schedule.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience with an associate degree in Technical Communication or another related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
Fundamental knowledge of desktop publishing software and proficiency with applications.
Experience with Microsoft Office and document-control and/or configuration-management systems.
U.S. citizenship required.
An active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.

Nice To Haves

Experience with structured authoring, XML, Adobe Acrobat, CAD-viewing tools, or technical illustration tools.

Responsibilities

Develop, revise, and maintain technical manuals, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, installation guides, test documentation, and training materials.
Create or assist in creating drafts or revisions of formal proposals.
Produce layouts for publication.
Translate engineering concepts, drawings, specifications, and test results into concise, user-focused documentation.
Partner with engineers, quality, manufacturing, logistics, program management, and other subject-matter experts to gather and validate technical information.
Ensure documentation meets customer, contractual, configuration-management, and applicable military or industry standards.
Organize and manage documentation throughout the product lifecycle, from development and qualification through production and sustainment.
Ensure documents comply with applicable U.S. DOD documentation requirements, such as DI-MGMT-81453A Data Item Descriptions.
Edit and improve material prepared by other writers.
Become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedures and details.
Organize material and complete writing assignments according to standards for order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Review manufacturers’ and trade catalogs, drawings, and other data concerning equipment operation, maintenance, and service.
Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes to scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
Create supporting visual content, including tables, diagrams, illustrations, and workflow graphics, with technical teams.
Review documents for technical accuracy, consistency, clarity, grammar, and usability.
Help improve documentation processes, templates, and content standards continuously.