Technical Writer, UxV Engineering Support (Contract)

Marcurius • Clearwater, FL

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About The Position

Marcurius Multi-Mission Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer to turn multidisciplinary engineering input into clear, accurate, controlled technical documentation for its unmanned systems (UxV). The role takes documentation work off engineers so they can focus on engineering and supports systems including advanced unmanned platforms.

The Technical Writer will produce and maintain engineering and operational documentation, gather technical knowledge from engineers and subject matter experts, organize hardware and software information for multidisciplinary teams, and keep documents aligned with design changes and engineering baselines. The role also maintains documentation standards and version control, coordinates reviews and approvals, and safeguards company, customer, and controlled technical information.

Marcurius describes itself as a people-first, execution-focused organization building a team of engineers and operators. The position offers an opportunity to shape real-world systems and support national security priorities. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from veterans and people with experience in maritime, defense, communications, and advanced technology sectors.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of technical writing experience supporting engineering projects.
• Experience producing both software and hardware documentation, including interface documents.
• Strong interviewing, editing, and information-structuring skills, with close attention to technical accuracy and detail.
• Comfort with version control and document management tools, including SharePoint.
• U.S. person status is identified as a proposed requirement, subject to HR/Compliance confirming the assignment-specific legal or contractual basis before advertising; it is not a U.S.-citizens-only requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Technical writing experience in defense, aerospace, or robotics.
• Experience with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned surface vessels (USVs), or unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs).
• Familiarity with Department of Defense documentation requirements, military standards (MIL-STD), S1000D, and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain interface control documents (ICDs), system and software descriptions, test plans and reports, manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training material.
• Interview engineers and other subject matter experts to capture technical knowledge, resolve gaps in source material, and clarify intended operation.
• Organize complex hardware, software, and system information into documentation that multidisciplinary teams can review and use.
• Maintain document templates, the technical writing style guide, revision histories, and version control using approved document management tools, including SharePoint.
• Keep documents current as designs change; coordinate updates, track review comments, and maintain traceability to the relevant engineering baseline.
• Coordinate technical review and approval with responsible engineers before release.
• Protect company, customer, and controlled technical information using approved systems and access controls.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed