Sr Technical Writer

Role : Sr Technical Writer

Client : DOD-Aerospace

Location : Sterling Heights MI

Duration : 6-month contract w / possible extension

Hourly Rate : up to$52.50 / hr (W2 non-benefited)

You must be a US Citizen to apply.

Position Description :

• Creates and revises complex technical documentation to support the marketing operation repair and maintenance of company products.
• Ensures documents conform to company and government standards and specifications and language usage principles.
• Creates and revises technical documentation using state-of-the-art publishing software technology including product descriptions detailed functional descriptions operating procedures fault isolation maintenance and repair procedures illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) miscellaneous reports proposals marketing literature or other technical documentation pertaining to company products.
• Ensures compliance with customer requirements government specifications engineering standards and language usage principles.
• Researches and consults with engineering staff on systems and equipment to create and revise technical documentation.
• Analyzes and interprets engineering drawings and other technical data to translate information into technical documentation.
• Evaluates illustrations and graphics to determine how to best utilize them within the documentation. Requests the creation of new illustrations / graphics or changes to existing illustrations / graphics.
• Assists in evaluating project requirements by providing time and cost estimates.
• May interface with customers on project content and technical issues.
• Participates in reviews and validation efforts (onsite and offsite) for technical writing assignments.
• Assists with overall design of technical documentation by providing input to format and style.
• May lead small or portions of large technical writing assignments.
• May perform or participate in unit and / or system testing on Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge on industry trends practices and applications. Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.

Required Skills :

Experience Required

If interested in learning more about this position please email your resume to and I will call back with more information.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Proofreading,Adobe Acrobat,Content Management Systems,Technical Writing,Visio,Microsoft Powerpoint,Sharepoint,XML,Confluence,Wiki Systems,Word Processing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1