Engineering Technical Writer & Editor III

DP Professionals

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Elkridge, Maryland

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/21/2026

Job Description

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:

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.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Interested?

Learn more:

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.

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