Senior Technical Writer

Now Hiring! Senior Technical Writer

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Pay: $52.60/hour

Join a leading defense contractor as a Senior Technical Writer, creating and revising technical documentation that supports the marketing, operation, repair, and maintenance of advanced systems and equipment. In this role, you'll translate complex engineering data into clear, accurate, and user-friendly manuals, procedures, and guides for internal and external customers.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Work on cutting-edge defense systems and advanced engineering projects
• Collaborate with engineers, cross-functional teams, and customers
• Influence documentation processes and ensure compliance with military, government, and engineering standards
• Opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, technical environment with industry-leading tools

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain complex technical documentation, including:
  
  
  
  • Functional descriptions, operating procedures, fault isolation, maintenance, and repair procedures
  • Illustrated parts breakdowns (IPB), proposals, and marketing literature
  
  
  
  
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to produce clear, user-focused manuals
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, engineering standards, and language principles
• Evaluate and incorporate illustrations, graphics, and IETMs into documentation
• Participate in validation and review efforts, including onsite and offsite evaluations
• Lead small or sections of larger documentation projects
• Collaborate with engineers and subject-matter experts to ensure accuracy and clarity
• Maintain expertise in publishing software, XML authoring tools, CMS, and technical writing trends

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent + 5 years of relevant experience
• Defense industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and system operations
• Proficiency with XML authoring tools (e.g., Arbortext Epic Editor, Oxygen), MS Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat or similar tools
• Experience with Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and content management systems (CMS) preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations
• Customer interaction and problem-solving skills, including responding to technical questions

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical/electrical systems or operator manuals
• Knowledge of military and commercial documentation standards
• Experience with validation/verification or on-vehicle documentation

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD & D Insurance

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With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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