Technical Writer Intern Job ID Number 2026-74898 Manassas, VA, US Category Engineering Required Clearance Secret Employment Type Full Time Remote Option On-Site Business Unit GD Mission Systems Apply Now At

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Position Technical Writer Intern ID:

2026-74898

US-VA-Manassas Required Clearance:

Secret Posted Date:

9/16/2026

Category:

Engineering-Other Employment Type:

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General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Basic Qualifications Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of business principles. Administration Interns must be enrolled in an accredited degree program with a preference in a related field. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS

Apply your classroom-learned skills to a program supporting the defense of our country. GDMS has an immediate opening for an Administration Intern (Technical Writing focus) to join our team. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation's fundamental defense services. This position will support program teams supporting the efforts The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams on various projects of the GDMS organization and its clients. In addition to receiving a competitive wage, the Administration Intern will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. Interns will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Write and edit technical documentation in various formats (e.g., .doc, .PDF, HTML, and XML/SGML-tagged IETMs). Able to comply with military specifications and technical documentation requirements. Maintain established technical documentation lifecycle, to include review cycles and hardware and/or software update cycles. Create supporting graphics (e.g., functional block diagrams) in various formats (e.g., .JPEG, .PNG, etc.) to support documentation functional descriptions and procedures. Perform quality assurance to ensure technical and grammatical accuracy of documentation. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) during development and editing to ensure technical accuracy of documentation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Preferred English major. Proficient with Microsoft Office products (including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams). Ability to research unfamiliar technology well enough to describe and summarize for an end-user; must be comfortable asking questions and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Meticulous attention to detail.

OPTIONAL/PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Experience using an XML editor (e.g., XMLSpy, Arbortext). Familiarity with basic graphic design principles. Understanding of a repository-based content management system (e.g., TortoiseSVN).

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered

WORKPLACE OPTIONS

This position is on-site 100%. While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA facility. Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range USD $27.50 - USD $27.50 /Hr. Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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