Our defense engineering client in Burnsville is hiring a Technical Writer to author hardware maintenance manuals, component replacement procedures, and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) for military systems. You will sit directly alongside engineers in a collaborative 30-person department, with dedicated mentorship from senior leads during your first 90 days to learn DoD standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and revise maintenance manuals, replacement procedures, and other technical documents for military equipment and related hardware systems.
• Convert engineering drawings, schematics, and technical input from subject matter experts into step-by-step instructions for end users and maintainers.
• Collaborate in person with engineers and cross-functional team members to ensure documentation is technically accurate, usable, and complete.
• Prepare content for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals and support documentation aligned with military program expectations.
• Participate in document review cycles, incorporating feedback and maintaining consistency across deliverables.
• Help manage version control and configuration practices to keep program documentation current and properly organized.