Technical Writer

Technical Writing Professional

We are seeking a self-motivated, customer service oriented, and quality conscious technical writing professional to join our Spectrum and Signatures Solutions Division (S3) in the All-Domain Analytics and Signatures Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. S3 specializes in research, development, and application of technical solutions aimed at understanding, shaping, and exploiting the electromagnetic environment to maintain advantage. In this role, you will report directly to the Deputy Division Head for the Spectrum and Signatures Solutions Division and responsible for managing and providing assistance in defining the division's documentation and outward official correspondence across all department programs in support of sponsors' needs.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Collaborate with Research and Development Engineers to determine needs and formalize documentation and visualizations in support of requirements
Work directly with program leadership and customers to create, edit, formalize, and validate documentation according to set standards
Maintain continuous communication with key personnel throughout project development to accurately document information, minimize errors, and enhance efficiency
Engage in discussions regarding sponsor modernization processes, and assist in documenting relevant details in accordance with sponsor requirements and directives
Create and maintain a standardized repository to house all shared resources
Develop and maintain high-quality, standardized programmatic and research deliverables and documentation
Additional responsibilities for higher-level position includes:
Design or refine system architecture designs, including the discovery and validation of technical artifacts
Required skills/experience areas include:
Good comfort level in a customer-facing role, collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment
Past success in technical writing skills for clear comprehension to an audience
Mastery of documentation publishing software, such as PowerPoint, LaTeX, Visio, MS Project, Confluence, and/or Adobe Suite
Understanding of various engineering disciplines and complex technical concepts
Proven ability to thrive in a detail-oriented environment, ensuring accuracy while managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
Previous experience creating and maintaining an organized documentation repository
Willingness to obtain and maintain a government security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
Research, military, or government environment
RenderMan (or similar) animation software suites
Strong internal and external research and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability in documenting application-based operations and secure process automation
Active security clearance at the secret level or higher with Top Secret / SCI eligibility
Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Technical Writer - Senior Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree
6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications: None
If filled as Technical Writer - Advanced Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications: None
ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $68,200.00 - $115,100.00. THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.