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Lead Technical Writer, Maritime & Undersea Systems

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $146,000–$146,000🗓 2026-07-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead Technical Writer creating XML-based technical documentation (S1000D) for maritime and undersea defense systems to support U.S. military operators.

Role type

Senior IC technical writer (defense/maritime)

Builds

Technical manuals, operational procedures, maintenance guides, and data modules for DoD maritime hardware.

Domain

Defense technology / Maritime systems / XML technical documentation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

XML-based technical documentation, S1000D XML, engineering documentation interpretation (schematics/CAD), structured content tools (XMetal/Arbortext), project management, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Navy/Maritime program experience, MIL-STD-40051 standards, Agile software UI documentation

Technologies

S1000D XML, RapidAuthor, XMetal, Arbortext

Responsibilities

Generate and edit user-focused technical documentation; research products and scope deliverables for DoD Programs of Record; evaluate and prioritize documentation tasks; communicate risks and manage expectations; build documentation culture and training processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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