Sigma Defense is seeking a full-time Technical Writer who can create quality technical documentation, beginning from a blank-page. The ideal candidate is a prior military technician with a wide range of experience utilizing and creating Technical Manuals for government and civilian industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Requirements
- Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter.
- Experience in writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences.
- Superb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to operate with little supervision and quickly adapt to new priorities as needed.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Personnel Clearance Level:
- Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance.
- Clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.
Education Requirement:
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Aviation, Electronics, Satellite Communication, or Computer Networking. (Bachelor's degree preferred)
- Can substitute four or more years of experience as an effective technical writer for college degree.
Computer Software/Programs:
- MS Office 365 Suite, Adobe, and SharePoint.
Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):
- The candidate will work with subject matter experts to develop various forms of documentation such as user manuals, test plans, and foundational documents.
- Research, outline, write, and edit content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements.
- Gather information from subject-matter experts and develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
- Work with development and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise, and edit, and determine best solutions for data compilation and centralized storage.
- Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with consistent voice across all documentation.
Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,00 annually.
Benefits
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
- 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 12 (Floating) Holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Highly Competitive Salary
Skills Required
- Ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter
- Experience writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences
- Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work with little supervision and adapt to changing priorities
- U.S. citizenship
- Possess or be able to obtain an active Secret security clearance
- Associate's degree in Aviation, Electronics, Satellite Communication, or Computer Networking
- Four or more years of technical writing experience may substitute for the college degree
- Bachelor's degree
What We Do
Sigma Defense is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense, specializing in C5ISR, CJADC2, electronic warfare, and DevSecOps. They provide software-defined solutions and hardware to connect warfighters and commands, enabling faster decision-making and mission outcomes. The company has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions like SOLUTE and SUB-U Systems, focusing on digital modernization and tactical edge connectivity for all U.S. military branches.
