About the Role
Talascend seeking a highly motivated Engineering Support Specialist for a contract opportunity located in Tempe, AZ. In this role, you will be responsible for the identification, creation, editing, and management of a wide variety of technical data and documentation in support of complex engineering programs. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and contractually compliant document delivery to both internal stakeholders and external customers. Key Responsibilities
- Identify, collect, create, edit, and manage technical program documentation including but not limited to : Test plans Acceptance procedures Test and similarity reports Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Subcontract Data Requirements List (SDRL) items Product specifications and other technical documents
- Collaborate with Project Engineering to develop and maintain technical content that meets contractual and regulatory standards
- Track and manage submittals and delivery timelines for all data deliverables
- Coordinate with Program Management, Project Engineering, and Configuration Management teams
- Support release and version control of documents using Teamcenter, ensuring compliance with configuration management protocols
- Maintain records of document revisions and submissions to ensure audit readiness and traceability
- Report document status to customers and internal teams as needed
Qualifications
Must Have :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience5+ years of experience in Copy Editing and / or Technical Writing, using Microsoft Word and Adobe tools for document creation and management2+ years of specialized experience in Copy Editing focused on technical or engineering documentsPreferred (We Value) :
Proven experience as a Technical Writer responsible for translating complex technical information into clear, concise documents for diverse audiencesStrong copyediting skills with attention to grammar, readability, flow, and consistencyFamiliarity with Teamcenter or similar product lifecycle management toolsExperience supporting military or government contracts with CDRL / SDRL deliverablesProcess-oriented mindset with a history of implementing process improvements in document workflowsIND #LINK