Peterson Technologies

Technical Writer

Peterson Technologies$150K — $180K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 years of technical writing experience in complex programs/contracts
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field; Master's may substitute for 2 years of experience
  • 4 years of additional experience can replace a bachelor's degree
  • Experience with DoD documentation and systems is preferred
  • Familiarity with NSA DS-89 technical manual standards

Responsibilities

  • Write and produce technical documentation for various projects
  • Research and organize complex technical information for broad audiences
  • Develop user manuals and training materials for DoD electronic systems
  • Interpret engineering documents to create comprehensible content
  • Coordinate document design and layout for clarity and usability
  • Collaborate with engineers to ensure accurate technical copy
  • Maintain an internal documentation library and keep it current

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401k contributions
  • Tuition and training reimbursement
Full Job Description
Technical Writer:

Qualification: Eight (8) years' experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. A Master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years of experience. Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

-Under general direction, responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
- Applies concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources
- Produces defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems
- Interprets engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures and to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information
-Researches highly technical subject matter, organizes information from multiple sources, and expresses technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers
- Produces technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies
- Applies technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products
-Understands basic concepts, responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
- Responsible for preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
-Responsible for preparing reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
- Works with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials
- Coordinates layout and design of documents
- Works on all phases of documentation
- Understands basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
- Assists in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manual and technical publications
- Gathers technical information, prepares written text
- May maintain a current internal documentation library
- Uses multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio, etc.

Peterson Technologies provides for an excellent benefit package to include generous PTO, healthcare, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k contribution and Tuition and Training reimbursement.
Salary depends upon experience level, the range is $150,000 - $180,000.

About Peterson Technologies

Peterson Technologies is a software development company that specializes in creating custom software solutions for businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by John Peterson and has since grown to employ over 500 people. Peterson Technologies has worked with a variety of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and startups. The company is known for its innovative approach to software development and its ability to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
Learn more about Peterson Technologies
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
2010
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$50 million

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