Technical Document Writer

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Hazelwood, MO, USA
In-Office
83K-106K Annually
Entry level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Develops and maintains user manuals, administrator guides, installation and configuration guides, troubleshooting procedures, release notes, and related documentation for the Tomahawk Planning System. Works with engineering, testing, cybersecurity, training, and mission-planning teams to translate technical concepts into actionable instructions, validate content, manage revisions and traceability, and comply with classified-information handling requirements.
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality, cost-effective information technology and business intelligence solutions. With a dedicated team of approximately 500 professionals, we proudly serve 75 defense, commercial, and government clients across more than 50 U.S. locations and 9 countries worldwide.
As a trusted partner, our employees embody our core values by consistently delivering excellence, taking full ownership, and developing innovative solutions that enable critical missions and ensure the safety of our global customers and team members. Joining Tapestry Solutions means enjoying the best of both worlds: access to the vast resources of Boeing combined with the agility and people-focused, family-oriented culture of a small business where your contributions truly matter.
Tapestry Solutions, a part of Boeing Global Services BGS, is seeking a Technical Document Writer (Technical Product Delivery Specialist) in Hazelwood, MO for the Department of Navy Tomahawk Land-Attack Missile program. The Tomahawk program is expanding to include additional US and foreign customers and will remain relevant for many more years. This position is essential for helping Tapestry Solutions and our customers navigate this expansion.
The successful Technical Product Delivery Specialist will act as a bridge between technical teams, including Software Engineering and Product Security, and Mission Planners. The specialist will help translate complex technical information into accessible, actionable content, supporting product usability, reducing user confusion, and improving customer satisfaction. All work will be performed on a classified network.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Work with developers, testers, subject-matter experts, and end users to learn the Tomahawk Planning System (TPS) software's capabilities, workflows, interfaces, and limitations
  • Develop, revise, and maintain clear, accurate software user manuals and other technical documentation, such as administrator guides, installation and configuration guides, troubleshooting procedures, and release notes
  • Participate in Program Increment (PI) planning, requirements reviews, software demonstrations, and Mission Planner User Events to identify software changes, new or modified capabilities, and defect fixes that require updates to the software user manual
  • Translate complex technical concepts into task-focused instructions appropriate for Tomahawk Mission Planners
  • Create and maintain documentation plans, outlines, procedures, illustrations, and other supporting materials
  • Validate documentation against the software and approved requirements; incorporate feedback and track reviews and approvals.
  • Manage document versions, changes, and traceability in accordance with program, customer, and configuration-management processes
  • Follow applicable security, classification, handling, marking, and information-protection requirements when creating, reviewing, storing, and distributing documentation
  • Coordinate with engineering, quality, cybersecurity, training, and program teams to ensure documentation is consistent and delivered on schedule

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Active U.S. Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SAP
  • Authoring Tool Experience
  • Prior experience developing writing software or technical documentation
  • Strong written communication skills and the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
  • Collaboration and interpersonal skills for working effectively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Attention to detail and adherence to style guides and documentation standards
  • Project management abilities to handle multiple documentation tasks and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Adobe FrameMaker Experience
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Advanced Microsoft Word skills

Drug Free Workplace:
We are a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
We strive to deliver a total rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of this package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and other programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualification, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary base-pay range $83,000 - $106,200
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Ability to obtain a TS/SAP clearance
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Experience with authoring tools
  • Prior experience developing software or technical documentation
  • Strong written communication and ability to simplify complex technical concepts
  • Collaboration and interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary teams
  • Attention to detail and adherence to style guides and documentation standards
  • Project management abilities for managing multiple documentation tasks and deadlines
  • Adobe FrameMaker experience
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Word skills

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