Epsilon Systems Solutions

Senior Technical Writer I - Charleston, SC

Epsilon Systems Solutions$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in technical writing for reports, manuals, and similar publications.
  • 2+ years working on C4I projects preferred.
  • Ability to observe and understand production and development activities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; professional demeanor essential.
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI access required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical writing support to the SIGINT Team.
  • Assist with overall documentation efforts.
  • Review and update government-developed materials such as manuals and guides.
  • Maintain documentation checklists and provide subject matter expertise during reviews.
  • Select illustrations to enhance technical documentation.
  • Write and edit various technical and administrative publications.
  • Contribute to documentation related to operational and maintenance procedures.

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
  • Support national defense missions through engineering projects.
  • Engage in challenging projects that enhance targeting capabilities.
  • Opportunity to develop specialized expertise in military documentation standards.
  • Access to resources and tools designed for high-level technical writing tasks.
Full Job Description
Epsilon C5I (www.epsilonsystems.com/c5i), focused on software development and systems engineering for complex command, control, intelligence and combat systems, is seeking a Senior Technical Writer I with a minimum of 10 years' experience for work in Charleston, SC. Our engineering efforts provide the warfighter with tools to support critical support to operational missions to improve targeting capabilities. If you have a passion for excellence in engineering and enjoy working on challenging projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment - read on!

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical writing support to the SIGINT Team.
  • Assist with documentation support.
  • Provide support to review and provide comments and content updates on material developed by the Government.
  • This material shall include but is not limited to System Administrator Manual, System Installation Guide, Interactive Electronic Technical Manual, user guides, training procedures, and testing procedures.
  • Resources provided to fill this requirement must maintain a TS/SCI clearance and have the necessary certification to be a privileged user in the lab and cloud environments.
  • Other responsibilities include providing feedback on technical documentation, maintaining checklists, and providing critical subject matter expertise support during documentation reviews, product reviews, and program office working groups.

Required Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Ten or more (10+) years with HS/GED of experience developing, writing, and editing material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.
    • Two (2) experience working with C4I projects
  • Capable of observing production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
  • Ability to interview production and engineering personnel and to read journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods, and reviews manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
  • Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail, organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology; and review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
  • Perform the following tasks: maintain records and files of work and revisions, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material; assist in laying out material for publication, arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material, write speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or plant personnel. Individual shall be capable of writing material regarding work methods and procedures.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, and professional demeanor.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective team player with highly proficient customer service skills.
  • Flexible and able to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
  • Candidate must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI access.
  • Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate's Degree in Business, Business Communication or technical Writing;
  • Six or more (6+) years practical experience developing, writing, and editing material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment

ADA Notations:
  • Regular communication (hearing/speaking).
  • Noise conditions range from very quiet to very noisy.
  • Prolonged use of computer (typing/keyboarding).
  • Frequently required to sit for long periods of time, standing, and walking.
  • Ability to travel by car, air or other means of transportation, if required.


Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

About Epsilon Systems Solutions

Size
8 employees
Market Cap
$157.2 million
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+10.8%
Revenue
$25.2 million
NASDAQ

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