Technical Writer/Editor 4

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us! 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