Technical Editor and Writer 3

IT/Technical

Technical Editor and Writer 3 Elkridge, MD Posted: 9/15/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225496

Job Category:

IT/Technical

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Technical Editor and Writer 3, in Elkridge, MO. Job ID#225496

Pay Rate: $66 - $71/hr

Job Description:

Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Engineering background or equivalent military background

Expert knowledge with MS Office Products

Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously

Excellent attention to detail

Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance

Self-starter and engaged team member

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years' engineering writing experience

Minimum of 2 years' experience with structured authoring applications, such as: Arbortext, MadCap Flare, or FrameMaker

Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100)

Knowledge of standards – XML, SGML, HTML, S1000D and DITA for structured Content

Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance

Responsibilities:

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.

Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.

Conducts quality review of materials.

Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).

Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.

Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.

Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of engineering technical writing.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled