Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.
Job Summary
- Seeking a Technical Writer for the development, maintenance, and oversight of comprehensive technical documentation supporting complex software, systems engineering, and operational programs
- This role involves translating highly technical information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation for a wide range of audiences, including end users, engineers, and program stakeholders
- The Technical Writer works closely with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to produce high-quality documentation aligned with DoD and NSA standards, including DS-89
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documentation including system operations, software documentation, test procedures, and user guides
- Develop installation, configuration, implementation, and end-user documentation for hardware and software systems
- Create and maintain code documentation, data definitions, and data flow diagrams
- Produce technical publications based on engineering drawings, system documentation, and SME input
- Support development of user manuals, training materials, and operational guides for complex systems
- Research and synthesize highly technical subject matter, translating it into clear, concise written content
- Maintain and manage a centralized documentation library ensuring version control and accessibility
- Utilize tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and other documentation platforms
- Collaborate with developers and engineers to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation
- Prepare reports, briefings, and responses for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Coordinate layout, formatting, and design of technical documents
- Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, system specifications, and operational procedures
- Apply NSA Technical Manual Standard DS-89 and other applicable documentation standards
- Provide oversight and quality review of documentation produced by other team members
- Lead or support large or complex documentation efforts, ensuring consistency and compliance
- Work independently to develop and maintain highly complex system and program documentation
Required Qualifications
- Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
- 8+ years of experience as a Technical Writer supporting programs of similar scope and complexity
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or equivalent experience substitution)
- Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience
- 4 additional years of Technical Writer experience may substitute for a degree
- Strong understanding of technical writing principles, grammar, and document development processes
- Experience producing DoD or IC technical documentation, including user manuals and training materials
- Ability to interpret and document engineering, software, and operational information
- Experience working with multiple documentation tools and formats
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting cryptologic or intelligence community programs
- Familiarity with analytic tradecraft documentation
- Experience applying NSA DS-89 standards in documentation development
- Ability to lead documentation efforts and mentor junior writers
- Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
- 8+ years of experience as a Technical Writer
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of technical writing principles
- Experience producing DoD or IC technical documentation
- Ability to interpret and document engineering, software, and operational information
- Experience with multiple documentation tools and formats
What We Do
Momentum Engineering understands that our customer's unique missions require innovative software solutions and data-driven engineering methodologies. These approaches leverage DevOps principles and cloud-based automation ensuring that applications and systems can be characterized and reliably measured. Our specialists, working as trusted partners to our customers, have been developing, integrating and maintaining data-centric solutions since our founding in February 2015. Momentum Engineering provides highly-skilled System Engineers, Software Engineers, and formally trained Department of Defense Test and Evaluation Subject Matter Experts to our customers to help them move their missions forward.
