Technical Writer/Editor 4

Torch Technologies, Inc. • Huntsville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Writer researches, organizes, writes, edits, and produces complex technical documentation in support of national test ranges and instrumentation programs. This role requires in-depth subject matter understanding, familiarity with the Universal Documentation System (UDS), and the ability to translate technical requirements into standardized documentation. The position supports program and test requirements for national ranges such as VSFB, RTS, WSMR, and Wallops.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in an applicable technical field or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in technical writing or technical documentation
• Active Secret Clearance
• Demonstrated experience with or working knowledge of the Universal Documentation System (UDS)
• Experience developing technical requirements documentation for test programs or national ranges
• Ability to gather complex technical requirements and present them in standardized formats
• Active security clearance (required)
• Strong written communication, editing, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• 15 years of experience
• Experience supporting national test ranges (e.g., VSFB, RTS, WSMR, Wallops)
• Familiarity with range assets, instrumentation, and test operations
• Experience establishing documentation standards and style guides
• Prior experience coordinating with external agencies or vendors
• Experience mentoring or leading junior technical writers

Responsibilities

• Research, organize, write, edit, and produce complex technical documentation for program and test requirements
• Develop and format documentation using Universal Documentation System (UDS) standards and templates
• Gather technical and program requirements and translate them into compliant UDS documentation
• Recommend and establish document organization, layout, editorial standards, and publication methods
• Coordinate publication activities with external organizations and vendors as required
• Develop and maintain department editing standards and styles
• Provide work leadership and guidance to lower-level documentation staff, as applicable
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable technical and program requirements

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees