Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Telos Corporation is a trusted provider of IT security solutions, focused on protecting vital assets for security-conscious organizations. They are seeking a Technical Writer to develop, review, and coordinate technical documentation and CAD drawings in support of engineering projects, ensuring all deliverables meet requirements and timelines.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Documentation & CAD drawing in support of Engineering Design, Implementation and Operations
- Specifically, development, review, and coordination of technical documentation & drawing required for engineering projects that Telos is fielding
- Additionally, provide documentation and coordination to facilitate effective configuration management of key project product and documentation elements, resolving technical issues as needed
- May also be involved in proposal development when necessary
- Support documentation workflow to ensure all CDRL development meets identified requirements and delivery timelines
- Create, manage, and release various documentation and drawing work products through coordination with Subject Matter Experts
- Research, write, edit and produce other contract CDRLs as required, including Test Plans, Test Procedures, System Design Specifications, etc
- Research, write, edit and produce Telecommunications System Installation Plans (TSIPs)
- Proofread/edit technical content produced by others including program managers, engineers, and proposal writers
- Produce illustrations using Microsoft Visio
- Other writing/proofreading/editing duties as assigned
- Travel may be required – <20% (approx. two 1-2 week trips per year)
- Directly support the Installation and Documentation Manager to produce quality deliverables, meeting all assigned deadlines
- Support engineering team to prioritize workloads, perform resource planning and execute tasks as it relates to documentation and drawings
Skills
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
- Technical Training in CAD and Associate's Degree in writing/drafting-focused discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or experience (3-6 years)
- Technical writing background with Engineering and/or IT-related experience
- Ability to write clearly and concisely in an active voice
- Ability to translate content guidelines into a comprehensive document outline
- Ability to follow strict composition guidelines established by our customer
- Ability to conduct oneself with diplomacy and tact in the presence of our customer
- Ability to receive instructions, identify any points requiring clarification, and execute the task with minimal supervision
- Expert level proficiency with MS Word and Adobe
- Strong proficiency with MS Visio and proficiency with other in MS Office products [Power Point, Excel]
- Demonstrated capability with AutoCAD, Solidworks, or equivalent programs
- A professional attitude regarding attention to detail and customer service and excellent organizational skills are required
- The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k
Company Overview
Telos is a provider of cyber, cloud and enterprise security solutions for the world’s most security-conscious organizations. It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.telos.com.