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Technical Writer

San Diego, CAFull-time$91k2026-07-14 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Producing clear, accurate documentation for complex software and hardware systems for US federal government clients.

Role type

Technical Writer

Builds

User guides, SOPs, security-related documents, and required deliverables for defense, national security, and public safety missions.

Domain

US Federal Government / Defense & National Security

Required skills

Technical writing, content creation for technical and non-technical audiences, collaboration with subject-matter experts, version control management, issue tracking

Preferred skills

MadCap Flare, configuration management, Linux/SELinux, GitLab, HTML, image editing, Microsoft Word

Technologies

GitLab, MadCap Flare, Linux, SELinux, VMWare, HTML

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain documentation including user guides and SOPs; Create clear, accurate, user-friendly technical content; Collaborate with subject-matter experts to gather and verify information; Use issue tracking systems to monitor development progress; Work with Configuration Managers to track customer deliveries and maintain version control; Identify and address gaps in documentation to ensure completeness.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC