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Journeyman Technical Writer Security Clearance
Job in
Orlando, Orange County, Florida, 32801, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Precise Systems
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Technical Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation's most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering;
Digital Transformation;
Electromagnetic Warfare;
Interactive Training & Simulation;
Physical Sciences Research;
Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on-today and into the future.
We are seeking a Technical Writer, Journeyman to support our team at Project Manager Mission Command, supporting Prime contractor who is contracted with U.S. Army. This support will be in a hybrid capacity in Orlando, FL. This position may allow for hybrid work; however, employees must be able and willing to travel and provide in-office or on-site support as required by customer requirements, project demands, or business needs.
Duties:
* Perform editorial peer review of technical documents.
* Incorporate comments received from peer and customer reviews to technical documents.
* Perform research for software and hardware systems including system design and specifications.
* Analyze and learn new hardware and software systems for functionality in operation and design.
* Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to collect and develop useful information for incorporation into technical documentation.
* Collaborate with team members like provisioners, graphic artists, programmers, developers, engineers, SMEs, customers, and end-users to develop content for introduction to technical documentation.
* Write/update/edit procedural steps for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware and software systems.
* Write/update/edit equipment/software descriptions, theories of operation, and maintenance plans for hardware and software systems.
* Write/update/edit illustrated parts breakdowns for hardware systems.
* Organize and edit content into Extensible Markup Language (XML) tagging structure per Document Type Definition (DTD)-specified hierarchy.
* Resolve XML/DTD/style sheet errors.
* Research MIL-STD and DTD organization and intent.
* Create graphic requests to aid with procedural/descriptive content.
* Attend weekly meetings with program team, customers, and subset groups to stay up to date on directives, progress, and changes.
* Attend events onsite at Orlando office or on base at customer location to perform In Progress Reviews (IPRs), validations, or verifications for various technical documents.
* Software used in development of technical manuals includes Notepad++, Arbortext Editor, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Snagit, Alienbrain Version Control and Digital Asset Management System.
* Software used to coordinate and communicate includes Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Sharepoint. Desired
Experience:
* Experience working with desktop publishing software such as Frame Maker, Arbortext, and/or Mad Cap Flare. (Arbortext Editor experience a plus).
* Experience developing and editing XML content.
* Experience authoring technical documentation in XML for Interactive Authoring and Display Software (IADS) integration a plus.
* Operational and maintenance background in DoD Systems.
* Technical Manual and/or training development experience on military systems.
* Technical experience in operating and/or maintaining military systems.
* Working knowledge of military documentation development standards MIL-STD- 40051, MIL-HDBK-1222, and standard military writing and Quality Assurance practices.
* User level experience with Military Technical Manuals.
* Experience with mechanical drawings, electrical flow diagrams, or schematics. Required
Education:
* Education/
Experience:
BA or BS Degree in Technical Communication or related degree.
Required Experience:
* 1-5 years of related experience.
* Experience working with paper-based and/or electronic-based technical documentation.
* Experience writing and updating technical manual procedures such as operation, maintenance, and/or troubleshooting.
* Excellent grammar and written communication skills.
* Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
* Ability to track and comply with strict schedules.
* Desire and ability to work in a team environment.
* Travel requirement will be up to 20%, but likely less frequent Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility,…
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