Technical Writer

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Redstone Arsenal, AL, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Software • Defense
The Role
Authors, revises, and maintains technical documentation such as manuals, procedures, system descriptions, process flows, diagrams, and program deliverables. Collaborates with software, test, and systems engineers to gather and validate information, translate complex technical concepts into clear written products, and ensure documentation meets program, policy, and organizational standards. The role is onsite at Redstone Arsenal and supports defense training software programs.
Summary Generated by Built In

Cepeda is seeking a Technical Writer to provide onsite support at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The position supports a multidisciplinary team of software, test, and systems engineers responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining complex training software. Must be adept at working in environments that require both self‑direction and close collaboration, contributing to high‑quality, actionable requirements and reliable system performance.

Responsibilities

  • Author, revise, and maintain technical documentation, including reference manuals, operating procedures, system descriptions, process flows, diagrams, and other program deliverables.
  • Produce documentation that is technically accurate, concise, complete, consistently formatted, and appropriate for intended users and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with software, test, and systems engineers to collect, validate, and organize technical and program information.
  • Translate complex technical concepts and information from multiple sources into clear, usable written products.
  • Review documentation to ensure compliance with applicable policies, program requirements, organizational standards, and established processes.

Qualifications

Required Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience.

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must possess the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required

Required Qualifications

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Familiarity with collaboration and document-management platforms such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Confluence, or comparable tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong grammar, formatting, organization, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting U.S. Army, DoW, defense, systems engineering, software development, or training-system programs, including missile defense programs.
  • Experience developing technical documentation for complex software, hardware, or integrated systems.
  • Experience creating and maintaining POA&Ms, status reports, and other project-management support artifacts.

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, paid leave and paid holidays, multiple retirement plan options, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Cepeda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.  If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at [email protected]. Our process is to respond and work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.

Company Overview:

Formed as a corporation in 2001, we are a HUBZone, veteran-owned, woman-owned small business. We focus on serving DoD, NASA, and the commercial sector, our services span the complete product life cycle from concept to software development to product release. Our services include software engineering, systems engineering, and process improvement.

 We are passionate about meeting customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing performance. We have achieved a rating of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 for services and development. We have a 100% customer satisfaction rating and have won numerous awards at the local and national level. We are also extensively involved in the community and make generous charitable contributions.

Cepeda provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent education, training, and professional experience
  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Confluence, or comparable collaboration and document-management platforms
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong grammar, formatting, organization, and attention to detail
  • Experience supporting U.S. Army, DoD, defense, systems engineering, software development, or training-system programs
  • Experience developing documentation for complex software, hardware, or integrated systems
  • Experience creating and maintaining POA&Ms, status reports, and project-management support artifacts
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The Company
55 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Signalink, Inc. (SGI) is an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2005 and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. The company specializes in engineering design and development, systems integration, software engineering, airworthiness, and program support for the U.S. Department of Defense, including Army aviation modernization, prototype integration, system validation and fielding, radar and test engineering, and mission-critical training and planning software.

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