Atlas Tech is hiring: Technical Writer in North Charleston

Technical Writer role at Atlas Tech

Atlas Tech, a veteran-owned IT company serving multiple DoD customers, is looking for a Technical Writer in North Charleston, SC. This is an onsite position.

Overview

The Technical Writer supports our Department of Defense (DoD) client by developing and maintaining test documentation (plans, procedures, and reports), operations and maintenance manuals and technical publications. You will research available engineering/development information to write specified copy for analytical, interpretative, documentary or promotional literature. You may also interview engineers, software developers and other technical personnel.

The ideal candidate will have proven technical writing experience in a technology-driven program or project supporting the US Navy. If you have exceptional writing and editing skills, a strong work ethic and commitment to quality, we would like to talk to you about joining our growing team.

You Will

• Draft, revise, and finalize technical documentation including user guides, technical manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and engineering reports.
• Edit and format content to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with standards such as MIL-STD-961 and applicable style guides.
• Assist in developing document templates, glossaries, and content libraries to streamline document generation.
• Collaborate with SMEs to clarify technical concepts and ensure content aligns with system specifications and program requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility and classification handling standards.
• Maintain document version control, track review cycles, and ensure timely delivery of contract deliverables (e.g., CDRLs).
• Research, develop and write content for printed manuals, documentation and supporting materials for software, hardware, technical procedures and computer related services.
• Prepare and maintain documentation relating to systems, programming, and operations following Government policy/instructions/standards for technical publications.
• Review and validate project specific technical documentation.
• Obtain and track official document ID numbers and upload products to government sites.
• Update specific technical documentation to adhere to government standards.
• Perform Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) on Technical Documentation.
• Develop SOVTs for System Level, Platform Level and Integrated Intermediate-Level (I-Level) standardized formats.
• Provide reports of documentation progress, status, and issues.
• May assist testing lead with development of software test plans, procedures, and reports, including researching software change logs and developing test procedures to validate functionality.

You Have

• US Citizenship
• Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret level security clearance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and document formatting tools.
• Familiarity with DoD documentation types and lifecycle processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate technical material into clear, structured documentation.
• Experience in a technical role is a plus
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience with MDTST and SOVT
• Strong documentation and oral communication skills to clearly communicate with all levels of employees, management and organizations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, self-govern and balance multiple goals and priorities
• Experience using Extensible Markup Language (XML) formats using prescribed Document Type Definitions (DTDs) or schemas.
• Experience using Adobe FrameMaker.
• Experience with Navy or DoD documents, processes, procedures, and/or terminology.
• Working knowledge of SOVT, SOP, SOM, IETM, Technical Manual, PITCO, SDD, Test Plans, Load Plans, BESEP
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent prioritization and coordination skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality
• Ability to adhere to exact standards, processes, and procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Accessibility & Accommodations

Atlas Tech strives to make our website accessible to all users. If you need assistance completing the application process or require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr.recruiter@atlas-tech.com. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about application status. Atlas Tech is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).