Technical Editor and Writer

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. Write, rewrite, and/or edit technical documents, including technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in writing and editing technical documents, ensuring quality assurance and clarity in communication with diverse audiences. Possesses strong collaboration skills with product developers and stakeholders in a technical environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Document WritingQuality AssuranceCollaboration with Product DevelopersTechnical Specifications CommunicationMilitary Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical Document EditingTechnical Procedure ManualsUser ManualsProgramming ManualsService ManualsOperational SpecificationsQuality ReviewsTechnical Publications DevelopmentMonitoring and Control SystemsTechnical Specifications Familiarity

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeNNS Apprentice School GraduateNavy Nuclear Power School Graduate

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingShipbuildingTechnical DocumentationMilitary ExperienceQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write, rewrite, and/or edit technical documents, including technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications
Communicate technical specifications and instructions clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences
Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers
Observe performance of production methods
Conduct quality reviews of materials
Develop and maintain technical publications supporting a monitoring and control system aboard FORD class ships
Collaborate with product developers
Develop familiarity with technical specifications
Prepare and/or peer review approval letters, interdepartmental memos, and process guides
Communicate with stakeholders, management, and engineers across PREPY and other NNS departments during status meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience
NNS Apprentice School graduate may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Final clearance required to start
Works well in a collaborative work environment
Ensures quality assurance of technical documentation
Previous technical experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Competitive benefits
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth