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Technical Trainer/Writer Description Our client is seeking a Multi‑faceted Instructor/Technical Writer to join our high performing team. Successful candidates will be able to fulfill customer training requirements for electronic systems, sensors, and radars. They will also possess the ability to develop engineering documentation for advanced military systems. These include radars such as TPS/78, TPS/80, F‑22, F‑35, F‑16, and B‑1B.
Responsibilities
Develops/updates training curriculum in accordance with Instructional Systems Design/Systems Approach to Training and military training standards:
Training Program Plan
Job Task Analysis
Curriculum Outline of Instruction
Test Package
Lesson Plans
Trainee Guides
Job Aids
Conducts In‑Process Reviews
Develops Trainee and Training Course Completion Data
Becomes proficient with system operation and maintenance tasks
Conducts classroom and hands‑on training for customer operators and maintainers
Travels as necessary (estimated to be up to 25% of the time) to support and conduct training activities
Interfaces effectively with program and customer personnel to accomplish training tasks
Supports Integration & Test tasks at the assembly and system level
The successful candidate 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. Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills, and be self‑motivated.
Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
Conducts quality review of materials.
Publishes materials in various formats, including page‑based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).
Collaborates with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.
Performs Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.
Researches and compiles information from program documents, engineering sources, etc. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of engineering technical writing.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Skills & Qualifications Basic Qualifications for an Instructor/Tech Writer:
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.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Active DoD Secret clearance required.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with maintenance and/or operation of electronic systems, sensors, and radars.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in implementation of MIL‑PRF‑29612 Instructional Systems Design/Systems Approach to Training, or equivalent military specification.
Experience as an electronic systems, sensors, or radar crew chief, or maintenance chief, or as an operator team leader.
Growing knowledge and experience with maintenance and/or operation of the TPS/78 systems, sensors, and radar.
Experienced with assisting in the development of curriculum of instruction including training program plans, job task analysis, curriculum outline of instruction, test packages, lesson plans, trainee guides, and job aids.
Able and willing to perform physically demanding hands‑on training tasks in extreme environmental conditions.
Able and willing to travel to domestic and international sites in support of training tasks.
Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to work effectively both individually and in a team‑oriented matrix (IPT) environment.
Excellent attention to detail.
Self‑starter and engaged team member.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as NEC Master Trainer Specialist.
Experience as a certified Naval Instructor.
US military training development and instructor experience.
SCORM courseware development, and courseware media development (graphics/audio/HTML5).
Successful completion of military curriculum developer courses, military formal school instructor course, or equivalent industry‑recognized technical training instructor program.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an instructor of military electronic system maintainers and/or operators.
Minimum of 5 years’ engineering writing experience.
Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
Knowledge of standard content management strategies.
Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD‑STE 100).
Knowledge of standards – XML, SGML, HTML, S1000D and DITA for structured Content.
Experience Level Expert Level
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits.
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Linthicum Heights, MD.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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Technical Writer
role at
Actalent
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the
Technical Writer
role at
Actalent
Technical Trainer/Writer Description Our client is seeking a Multi‑faceted Instructor/Technical Writer to join our high performing team. Successful candidates will be able to fulfill customer training requirements for electronic systems, sensors, and radars. They will also possess the ability to develop engineering documentation for advanced military systems. These include radars such as TPS/78, TPS/80, F‑22, F‑35, F‑16, and B‑1B.
Responsibilities
Develops/updates training curriculum in accordance with Instructional Systems Design/Systems Approach to Training and military training standards:
Training Program Plan
Job Task Analysis
Curriculum Outline of Instruction
Test Package
Lesson Plans
Trainee Guides
Job Aids
Conducts In‑Process Reviews
Develops Trainee and Training Course Completion Data
Becomes proficient with system operation and maintenance tasks
Conducts classroom and hands‑on training for customer operators and maintainers
Travels as necessary (estimated to be up to 25% of the time) to support and conduct training activities
Interfaces effectively with program and customer personnel to accomplish training tasks
Supports Integration & Test tasks at the assembly and system level
The successful candidate 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. Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills, and be self‑motivated.
Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
Conducts quality review of materials.
Publishes materials in various formats, including page‑based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).
Collaborates with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.
Performs Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.
Researches and compiles information from program documents, engineering sources, etc. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of engineering technical writing.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Skills & Qualifications Basic Qualifications for an Instructor/Tech Writer:
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.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Active DoD Secret clearance required.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with maintenance and/or operation of electronic systems, sensors, and radars.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in implementation of MIL‑PRF‑29612 Instructional Systems Design/Systems Approach to Training, or equivalent military specification.
Experience as an electronic systems, sensors, or radar crew chief, or maintenance chief, or as an operator team leader.
Growing knowledge and experience with maintenance and/or operation of the TPS/78 systems, sensors, and radar.
Experienced with assisting in the development of curriculum of instruction including training program plans, job task analysis, curriculum outline of instruction, test packages, lesson plans, trainee guides, and job aids.
Able and willing to perform physically demanding hands‑on training tasks in extreme environmental conditions.
Able and willing to travel to domestic and international sites in support of training tasks.
Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to work effectively both individually and in a team‑oriented matrix (IPT) environment.
Excellent attention to detail.
Self‑starter and engaged team member.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as NEC Master Trainer Specialist.
Experience as a certified Naval Instructor.
US military training development and instructor experience.
SCORM courseware development, and courseware media development (graphics/audio/HTML5).
Successful completion of military curriculum developer courses, military formal school instructor course, or equivalent industry‑recognized technical training instructor program.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an instructor of military electronic system maintainers and/or operators.
Minimum of 5 years’ engineering writing experience.
Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
Knowledge of standard content management strategies.
Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD‑STE 100).
Knowledge of standards – XML, SGML, HTML, S1000D and DITA for structured Content.
Experience Level Expert Level
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits.
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Linthicum Heights, MD.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Business Consulting and Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Actalent by 2x
Get notified about new Technical Writer jobs in
Linthicum Heights, MD .
Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist (TS/SCI with Poly) Adelphi, MD $46,000.00-$77,000.00 2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Writer (Top Secret Clearance Required) Annapolis Junction, MD $90,000.00-$110,000.00 3 weeks ago
Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist (TS/SCI with Poly) Fort Meade, MD $80,000.00-$120,000.00 1 month ago
Technical Writer/Editor I with Security Clearance Annapolis Junction, MD $7,000.00-$20,000.00 1 week ago
Fort Meade, MD $102,000.00-$138,000.00 2 weeks ago
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