Senior Writer/Editor - Technical Communications

Job overview

The Senior Writer/Editor - Technical Communications is an onsite role based in Pittsburgh, PA. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the Software Engineering Institute's mission to advance software as a strategic advantage. This role exists to translate complex technical information into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences. It contributes to the institute's goals by ensuring high-quality documentation, reports, and communications that inform sponsors and the public about research and services.

What you'll do

• Edit formal technical reports at all editorial levels.
• Write technical content for the SEI website, blogs, and presentations.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to gather complex information.
• Enforce editorial standards and style-guide conventions across multi-author documents.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

pittsburgh pa

carnegie mellon university

technical writing

copyediting

communications

onsite

software engineering institute

research support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive health insurance, tuition benefits, generous PTO, retirement savings policy with 8% employer contribution, and access to campus fitness facilities.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of experience and ability to obtain a Department of War security clearance.

About the employer

Carnegie Mellon University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.