Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Technical Writer 3 for a contract opportunity in Elkridge, MD.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): Bachelors Degree in STEM discipline or related field or military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems Expert knowledge with MS Office Products Minimum of 2 years experience with structured authoring applications, such as: Arbortext, MadCap Flare, or FrameMaker Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously Excellent attention to detail Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance Self-starter and engaged team member
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidates will join our high performing team in developing technical documentation for advanced military systems. These include radars for F-22, F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, MESA, G/ATOR and VADER and other UAV systems. Responsibilities: Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, test requirement documents (TRDs), user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials. Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML). Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats. Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents. Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing. Perform other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): Minimum of 5 years technical writing experience Knowledge of standard content management strategies Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100) Knowledge of standards XML, SGML, HTML, S1000D and DITA for structured Content Possess and maintain DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree is required. School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS: 9/80 workweek. 100% On-Site. Hours may vary between 35 - 45 hours per week.
MISCELLANEOUS: Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Job Number:
215400
Job Location:
Elkridge, MD
Rate:
Up to $47.23 DOE
Duration:
18 months
Input Date:
08/22/2025
Last Updated:
08/22/2025
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Leila Morrow
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:lmorrow@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
