Technical Writer

Konik•Saint Paul, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Konik is partnering with a growing defense engineering company in the south metro area to hire a Technical Writer. This Technical Writing role will focus on developing and maintaining Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) for complex defense and engineering products. Our client fosters a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity; our client has a strong track record of converting contract employees to full-time roles after an initial contracting period. If you’re a detail-oriented Technical Writer passionate about creating high-quality, structured documentation for defense, aerospace, or complex engineering products, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Science, or related field
2+ years of Technical Writing experience
Experience working on technical manuals (ideally interactive electronic technical manuals) in an engineering or manufacturing setting
Experience with XML based authoring tools such as Arbortext or similar
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

knowledge of S1000D or similar standards is preferred

Responsibilities

Create, organize, and edit technical content following style and terminology standards
Collaborate with subject matter experts to research and interpret product specifications
Develop and update user procedures, technical manuals, and illustrations
Ensure consistency and clarity across documentation and maintain version control
Use authoring tools including XML/S1000D, PTC Arbortext, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and Acrobat
Maintain and update documentation libraries as products evolve