SAIC

Technical Writer

SAIC North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

5 h ago
technical-writer Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Technical Writer will produce, maintain, and refine technical documentation including manuals, guides, and reports to support the CAC2S defense project. This role involves collaborating with engineers and technicians to translate complex technical details into clear, user-friendly materials that comply with military standards.

What they look for

Technical writing Documentation MIL-STD Word processing Publishing tools Editing Technical editing Instructional design Collaboration Quality assurance Compliance Technical communication Manual creation Report writing

Requirements

Candidates must possess at least a High School Diploma and be US citizens eligible for a Public Trust clearance. Preferred qualifications include three or more years of technical writing experience and familiarity with military documentation standards like MIL-STD-38784.

Full description

SAIC is seeking dedicated Technical Writers to join our team in support of the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) project. This role involves producing, maintaining, and refining technical documentation that ensures consistent quality and usability for our customers. You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and logisticians to develop content that supports a critical defense program.

Job Description:

As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating and updating a variety of technical and administrative materials, including reports, manuals, installation, operation, maintenance guides, proposals, and training documentation. Your work will directly support military systems development by capturing complex information and transforming it into clear, concise, and user-friendly documents. Key responsibilities include:

  • Utilizing word processing and publishing tools to produce materials such as memos, forms, publications, reports, tables, and graphs
  • Editing and reformatting drafts (written or electronic) to meet quality and style requirements
  • Collaborating closely with engineers, technicians, logisticians, and customers to gather technical details and translate them into comprehensive documentation
  • Creating pictorial and line-drawn instructions to enhance written materials
  • Refining and coordinating the work of other writers when necessary to ensure a cohesive and polished product
  • Ensuring compliance with customer standards, including MIL-STD requirements
  • Your contributions will enable the successful development, installation, and operation of CAC2S equipment and systems, helping to ensure mission readiness

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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