Technical Writer/Editor (PL)

Canvas Inc. • Eglin AFB, FL

24d

About The Position

The Technical Writer/Editor prepares, reviews, and edits technical documents, reports, manuals, and presentations for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The role collaborates with engineers, test personnel, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and produce clear, concise documentation.

The position maintains document version control, consistent formatting, and compliance with organizational templates and style guides. It tracks document workflows for review, approval, and distribution, and supports the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), test plans, data packages, and technical correspondence. The role also ensures documentation meets security, classification, and distribution requirements; prepares briefing materials, meeting minutes, and technical presentations as needed; and assists with digital and physical document repositories to support rapid retrieval and audit readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 3–10 years of relevant experience, or 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing, editing, or documentation support in a military, aerospace, or engineering environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and edit technical documents, reports, manuals, and presentations to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers, test personnel, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate it into clear, concise documentation.
• Maintain document version control, formatting consistency, and compliance with organizational templates and style guides.
• Track and manage document workflows, including routing for review, approval, and distribution.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), test plans, data packages, and technical correspondence.
• Ensure all documentation meets security, classification, and distribution requirements.
• Provide support for the preparation of briefing materials, meeting minutes, and technical presentations as required.
• Assist with the management of digital and physical document repositories for rapid retrieval and audit readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree