Technical Writer (Engineering & Operations) - Point Mugu, CA
About The Position
F3EA is seeking a Technical Writer (Engineering & Operations) to support Blue Water Instrumentation (BWI) efforts at the Point Mugu Sea Range. This role is responsible for developing, organizing, and maintaining technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and program artifacts that enable consistent execution of R&D, prototyping, and test operations. The Technical Writer will work closely with engineers, technicians, logistics personnel, and program leadership to capture processes and translate complex technical activities into clear, usable, and repeatable documentation. This position requires an individual who can operate in a dynamic environment and bring structure, clarity, and discipline to evolving systems and workflows. This position is designed to bring structure, clarity, and repeatability to a dynamic R&D and test environment. The Technical Writer ensures that processes are not lost, lessons are captured, and operations can scale through well-defined and accessible documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–5 years of experience in technical writing or documentation development
- Experience developing SOPs, technical manuals, or process documentation
- Ability to understand and document technical systems and engineering processes
- Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
- Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and document management systems
- Ability to work closely with technical teams and extract relevant information
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple documentation efforts simultaneously
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or higher)
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting DoD programs, RDT&E efforts, or test and evaluation (T&E) environments
- Familiarity with engineering documentation, system integration processes, or logistics operations
- Experience developing documentation in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Knowledge of configuration management and document control practices
- Experience with knowledge management systems (e.g., SharePoint or similar platforms)
- Prior military or defense contractor experience
Responsibilities
- Develop, write, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and technical documentation supporting BWI operations
- Translate complex engineering, logistics, and operational processes into clear, concise, and actionable documentation
- Support documentation of system configurations, integration procedures, and test methodologies
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to capture design intent, build processes, and integration steps
- Develop and maintain test plans, test reports, and after-action documentation
- Ensure documentation aligns with program requirements, compliance standards, and internal processes
- Maintain version control and organization of technical documentation repositories
- Assist in development of briefings, reports, and customer-facing deliverables
- Standardize formatting and structure across documentation to ensure consistency and professionalism
- Identify gaps in processes and documentation, and proactively develop solutions to improve clarity and execution
- Support knowledge management efforts to ensure continuity and scalability of operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
