CareerPlan

Technical Writer

Philadelphia, PA, USFull-time$70k–$85k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-09
Citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Develop and revise technical documentation for Navy equipment, covering operation, maintenance, installation, and procedures.

Role type

Senior Technical Writer (Defense/Military)

Builds

Technical manuals, reports, briefs, proposals, and instructional materials for Navy equipment.

Domain

Defense / Military / Naval Engineering

Required skills

Technical writing, editing, information organization, detail orientation, research, interpretation of technical drawings/specs, collaboration with subject-matter experts

Preferred skills

Experience with I-level/O-level maintenance manuals, Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs), Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), incorporating illustrations/diagrams into publications

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Write and maintain technical publications; gather and verify information from SMEs and observations; research and interpret technical sources; select or develop supporting visuals; maintain documentation records

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC