Technical Writer
NDI Engineering Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States · $70K–$75K/yr
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 201-500 employees
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About the role
Maintain NAVAIR Qualified Products Lists in the Department of Defense Qualified Products Database, coordinating updates, recertifications, and status reporting. Liaise with the database developer, manufacturers, the Defense Logistics Agency, and standardization engineers to resolve system issues and address product qualification or listing inquiries.
What they look for
Requirements
The role seeks an entry-level candidate with strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail, organization, dependability, and the ability to work proactively both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, SharePoint, and online data systems is desired.
Full description
NDI Engineering is looking for a Technical Writer to join our team at Lakehurst, assisting in:
- Maintaining NAVAIR’s Qualified Products Lists (QPLs) within the Department of Defense Qualified Products Database (QPD). This includes coordinating with NAVAIR subject matter experts to update QPLs with newly qualified manufacturers, with particular focus on critical ALRE QPLs.
- Serving as the primary liaison between NAVAIR and the QPD developer to identify, track, and resolve system issues affecting QPL entry and maintenance.
- Investigating and responding to inquiries from manufacturers and the Defense Logistics Agency regarding product qualification, procurement challenges, or discrepancies in QPD listings.
- Monitoring recertification timelines across all NAVAIR QPLs and providing monthly status and delinquency reports to standardization engineers.
- Tracking all QPL-related actions to ensure full visibility into updates, responsible personnel, and manufacturer recertification history.
- Assisting standardization engineers in communicating with QPL manufacturers approaching recertification deadlines.
Desired Skills:
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- Highly self‑motivated and effective in a team environment
- Dependable, eager to learn, and proactive
- Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
- Solid work ethic and responsibility in task management
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, SharePoint, and online data systems
Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000
NDI Engineering Company is a privately-held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.
NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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