Technical Editor And Writer 3

Job Title: Principal Technical Editor and WriterJob DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Principal Technical Editor and Writer for our Aeronautics Systems team. This position offers the flexibility of remote work with occasional travel to our San Diego facility. You will join a team of qualified professionals dedicated to excellence in technical communication and product support.

Responsibilities

• Write, rewrite, and edit technical documents including technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related publications to clearly communicate technical specifications and instructions to various audiences, including military personnel.
• Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing production methods, and referencing technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
• Oversee the preparation of illustrative materials, including selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts.
• Conduct quality reviews of technical manuals.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 3 years with a Master's degree, or 1 year with a PhD.
• Experience in IETM data module authoring and development using Mil-STD-3048, Mil-STD-1808, and Tech Manual Style Guide constraints.
• Proficiency in Arbortext, SGML and/or XML authoring software, Astoria Navigator, and IETM technical publications development processes.
• Skill in writing maintenance-related procedures, including Descriptive, Fault Isolation, Fault Reporting, Operational, Procedural, Non-Procedural, Repair, Scheduled-Maintenance, Avionics, Electrical, and Mechanical Maintenance Manuals.
• Familiarity with using Illustration Part Breakdown (IPB) and SpecView IETM viewer to publish and verify authored artifacts.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Willingness to travel to customer-designated locations for verification events.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience with RQ4 unmanned aircraft and/or ground segment systems, such as USAF Global Hawk, FMS ROK and Japan, NATO AGS, and MQ-4 Triton programs.
• Experience with Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM), Operations and Maintenance Manual (OMM) development, and participation in Customer Validation and Verification (CVV) events.
• Familiarity with development processes associated with Time Compliant Technical Orders (TCTOs).
• Leadership experience using AGILE and JIRA best practices.

Work EnvironmentThe primary place of performance is in San Diego, California, with some remote work flexibility. The role involves working on the RangeHawk (RH) Universal Payload Architecture Prototype Development & Demonstration program, awarded by the Army Contracting Command. The program focuses on developing a high-altitude, long-endurance airborne test resource to enhance test-data collection for high-speed systems. The work includes prototype development, air-vehicle modification, sensor integration, logistics preparation, demonstration, and validation. The contract period is for five years. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Sacramento, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Sacramento, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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