Engineering Technical Writer

Description

Leading with our people, Digital Consultants' mission is to deliver the highest level of professional solutions while being a trusted partner and advisor to our customers. With a culture of practicality, opportunity, and creativity we remain dedicated to being honest, trustworthy, respectful, and ethical in everything we do. We are a certified SBA 8(a) small, disadvantaged business that supports multiple IT customers within the Federal, civilian, and private sectors. Digital Consultants also offers our employees growth opportunities, competitive wages, and a full benefits package. Our founding principles, Fairness, and Common Sense make working here more than a job, it’s the Digital family.

Digital Consultants is seeking an experienced Engineering Technical Writer specializing in technical policy and compliance. You will interact with engineering teams to create and refine diagnostic procedures and documentation for use by non-engineers. You will improve editorial and visual standards for documentation and recommend new designs, layouts, and formatting as needed.

Location: Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Virginia

Key Responsibilities: 

• Translate complex technical requirements into clear, concise, and user-friendly language without losing technical accuracy 
• Generate innovative ideas for content and workflow solutions 
• Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and regulatory teams to ensure documentation meets industry standards 
• Analyze information required for the development or update of policy, procedure and form documentation 
• Manage task and information flow using collaboration software such as SharePoint 
• Review and/or copyedit content developed by other members of the team 

Requirements

Education: High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience) 

Clearance: TS/SCI

• Strong network/systems engineering background 
• Strong understanding of engineering terminology, technical standards, and compliance frameworks 
• Creating visual aids, flow charts, structured templates to improve comprehension and usability
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits of documentation to ensure accuracy, currency, and compliance with evolving regulations 
• Exceptional ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, actionable language 
• Familiarity with controlled document management systems and version control practices 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Attention to detail ensuring accuracy and consistency in documentation 
• Familiarity with various tools and software used for technical writing 

The company offers the following benefits to permanent, full-time employees: 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Group health plans 
• Income protection and supplemental benefits 
• 401(k) plan with company matching 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Pet insurance options 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Equal Opportunity & Accommodations 

Digital Consultants, an inclusive and welcoming company, is fully committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, Veterans status or any other protected characteristic.

We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process. If you need assistance navigating Digital Consultants job openings or applying for a position, please send an email to [email protected] or call 571-306-3444. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.