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Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Technical Writer (Hybrid) - 26088

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046

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Technical Writer (Hybrid) – 26088 Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Location:

Columbia, MD

Seniority level:

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Industry:

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Job Summary:

Enlighten, a top workplace recognized by USA Today, seeks a Technical Writer to develop and manage high‑quality technical documentation in a hybrid work environment. Your role will involve creating manuals, API guides, test plans, security documents, and more for software products.

Benefits

100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.

10% 401k benefit.

Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.

Education/training allowances.

Anticipated Salary Range:

$80,434.00 – $110,000.00

Essential Job Responsibilities

Develop, write, and update technical documentation for internal and external audiences, including user guides, API documentation, integration manuals, and system architecture descriptions.

Collaborate with QA and development teams to document test plans, test cases, and test results.

Draft, review, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other compliance‑related documents.

Edit, standardize, and proofread content for clarity, consistency, grammar, and technical accuracy.

Collaborate with graphics team to incorporate screenshots, diagrams, and other visual aids.

Contribute to corporate communications and marketing collateral.

Accurately record and distribute meeting minutes for critical development, security, and project planning meetings.

Interview SMEs, developers, and product managers to gather necessary information.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

U.S. citizenship and a current Secret level U.S. Government security clearance.

Relevant experience: 6 years with a Bachelor’s; 4 years with a Master’s; or 10 years with a High School Diploma.

Strong technical writing experience within a software or technology environment.

Proficiency in capturing and editing screenshots and graphics.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with Jira, Confluence, Git, and documentation tools (Markdown, HTML/CSS, Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat).

Knowledge of documentation standards and Agile methodologies.

Proficiency with AI writing assistance and content generation tools (optional).

Ability to work hybrid, spending ~1 day per week in Columbia, MD office.

Preferred Requirements

Cybersecurity domain experience in a technical writing role.

Additional benefits and perks are available on our website at

www.eitccorp.com .

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