Engineering Technical Writer & Editor III

Job overview

The Engineering Technical Writer & Editor III role is onsite in Elkridge, MD, for a 12-month W-2 contract. Compensation is not specified. The position supports a client in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry and requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance. The writer and editor turns engineering and program information into clear technical publications for varied audiences and formats. The role supports the development and delivery of sensor and system manuals by researching source material, coordinating with technical contributors, and reviewing publications for quality and compliance with applicable standards.

What you'll do

• Write, rewrite, and edit engineering documents and technical publications
• oversee illustrative materials
• conduct quality reviews
• publish in page-based, electronic, and structured formats including HTML, XML, and SGML
• collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors on sensor/system manuals
• perform desktop publishing
• research program and engineering sources and follow military and civilian technical-writing standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering technical writer

technical editor

elkridge md

dp professionals

aerospace and defense

secret clearance

u.s. citizen

technical manuals

xml

html

sgml

12-month w-2 contract

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship and a current, active DoD Secret clearance. A STEM degree or qualifying military or engineering background is required; five years of engineering writing experience is preferred.

About the employer

DP Professionals is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.