Secret-Cleared Engineering Writer

Secret-Cleared Engineering Writer

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Secret-Cleared Engineering Writer in Elkridge, MD for a one-year contract role supporting Northrop Grumman. The Engineering Writer will develop, edit, publish, and quality-review engineering documentation for advanced military radar, UAV, and sensor systems, including programs supporting F-22, F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, MESA, G/ATOR, VADER, and related systems. This onsite role requires active Secret clearance, strong MS Office skills, an engineering or military systems background, and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear engineering and technical publications.

Candidates with grant writing, government policy writing, or proposal writing backgrounds only are not a fit for this role.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or related field; or military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks, IT-based sensors, or related systems.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Engineering background or equivalent military background.
• Expert knowledge of MS Office products.
• Ability to write, rewrite, and edit engineering documents and technical publications.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter and engaged team member.
• Ability to work onsite in Elkridge, MD.

• 5+ years of engineering writing experience.
• 2+ years of experience with structured authoring applications such as Arbortext, Mad Cap Flare, or Frame Maker.
• Knowledge of Simplified Technical English, ASD-STE 100.
• Knowledge of XML, SGML, HTML, S1000D, or DITA structured content standards.
• Experience developing technical procedure manuals, test requirement documents, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, or related technical publications.
• Desktop publishing experience.
• Experience supporting radar, UAV, sensor, avionics, communications, electro-optic, or military mission systems.

• Write, rewrite, and edit engineering documents and technical publications.
• Develop technical procedure manuals, test requirement documents, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related materials.
• Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, and technical references.
• Develop manual outlines and documentation that follow military and civilian specifications and engineering technical writing standards.
• Publish materials in page-based, electronic, interactive, and structured formats such as HTML, XML, and SGML.
• Select and coordinate illustrative materials, including drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts.
• Conduct quality reviews of technical materials.
• Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors to develop and deliver sensor and system technical manuals.
• Perform desktop publishing tasks for reports, whitepapers, articles, and related program documents.

• 9x80 A schedule.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Onsite role.

• $30.00/hr.