Technical Writer - MBSE / Software Development

Peraton • Colorado Springs, CO

22h

About The Position

Peraton is hiring a Technical Writer to support technical planning, development, and integration of digital-twin capabilities for mission-critical command-and-control and enterprise software supporting U.S. Government space communications infrastructure. The role contributes to concepts, architectures, and model-based engineering artifacts, helping ensure digital-twin solutions are aligned, interoperable, and technically sound across the system landscape. The writer collaborates with engineering, software development, cybersecurity, integration, and operations teams to maintain technical accuracy, audit readiness, and configuration integrity throughout the program lifecycle.

The position leads documentation standards and workflows across software and systems engineering programs and produces structured technical and customer-facing content. It also involves managing and publishing classified documentation in a SCIF in accordance with federal security protocols, classification guidelines, and government contract requirements. Peraton lists a typical salary range of $104,000–$166,000. Employees working on this National Security program are offered enhanced benefits, including subsidized employee coverage, annual PTO accrual, and potential bonus-plan participation.

Requirements

• Minimum Top Secret clearance with the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI; the candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Associate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; or a related bachelor's degree and 8+ years; or a related master's degree and 6+ years; or a related doctoral degree and 3+ years. An additional four years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience documenting software architectures, system workflows, and APIs within an Agile or software development lifecycle framework.
• Hands-on experience with modern documentation platforms, version control systems (such as Git, JIRA/Confluence, or SharePoint), and publishing tools (such as Dropbox or DOD-Safe).
• Ability to establish style guides, enforce documentation standards, and manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including experience tailoring content for developer and executive audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD or federal agency deliverables.
• Experience with SATCOM or Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts.
• Proficiency in creating diagrams, graphics, and data visualizations for executive presentations.
• Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks, CUI handling rules, and government publication standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance, and enforcement of organizational documentation standards, style guidelines, and best practices across software and systems engineering programs.
• Produce system architecture guides, API documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, operational run books, and customer-facing deliverables.
• Manage and publish classified technical documentation in a SCIF in accordance with federal security protocols, classification guidelines, and government contract requirements.
• Direct documentation lifecycle workflows, including drafting, version control, technical review, stakeholder reconciliation, approvals, and secure publication.
• Collaborate with developers, systems and test engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders to translate engineering concepts into accessible technical content.
• Create executive-level briefings, white papers, technical reports, and strategic communications for internal leadership and government clients.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for the employee and dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually, up to a generous PTO cap.
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

What This Job Offers

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