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Engineering Technical Writer & Editor III
Job Location:
Job Location:
Elkridge, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
17 September 2026 (4 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
DPP is seeking an Engineering Technical Writer & Editor III for an opportunity for our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.
Work Location: Onsite in Elkridge MD
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 Contract
Work Authorization: US Citizen; must hold a current/active Secret security clearance
Responsibilities:
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-01138).
DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D
Work Location: Onsite in Elkridge MD
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 Contract
Work Authorization: US Citizen; must hold a current/active Secret security clearance
Responsibilities:
- Writes rewrites and/or edits engineering documents such as technical procedure manuals test requirement documents (TRDs) user manuals programming manuals service manuals operational specifications and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
- Oversees preparation of illustrative materials selecting drawings sketches diagrams and charts.
- Conducts quality review of materials.
- Publish materials in various formats including page-based electronic (basic and interactive) structured (HTML XML and SGML).
- Collaborate with task leads writers engineers and instructors to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.
- Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports whitepapers articles and other documents.
- Research and compile information from program documents engineering sources et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of engineering technical writing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelors Degree in STEM discipline or related field;
- OR Military operations and maintenance experience with radar communications electro-optics networks and information technology -based sensors/systems;
- OR Engineering background or equivalent military background.
- Expert knowledge with MS Office Products.
- Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
- Self-starter and engaged team member.
- Minimum of 5 years engineering writing experience.
- Minimum of 2 years experience with structured authoring applications such as: Arbortext MadCap Flare or FrameMaker.
- Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).
- Knowledge of standards XML SGML HTML S1000D and DITA for structured Content.
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-01138).
DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D
Required Experience:
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