General Atomics
Technical Writer
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$82,300 – $141,250 / year
Location:
Midwest City, OK, USA
Work mode:
Remote
Published on:
20 October 2026
What they need
General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design.
Under general direction, this position is responsible for researching, documenting and developing detailed operator, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials and other procedures and reports. Ensures final materials clearly and effectively communicate the technical information and data to appropriate audiences; ensures documents are developed in accordance with the requested specifications; and collects and accumulates appropriate technical information through researching and analyzing technical data and publications, engineering drawings, test procedures, design specifications/documentation, software description documents, engineering documents and by interviewing technical experts. Plan, coordinate and facilitate efforts of a small-medium sized team to complete a project. May represent the organization as a primary contact on contracts and projects and may provide direction and training to less experienced staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Research, document and develop detailed operator, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials and other procedures and reports.
- Collect and accumulate appropriate technical information through researching and analyzing technical data and publications, engineering drawings, test procedures, design specifications/documentation, software description documents, engineering documents and by interviewing technical experts.
- Ensure documents are developed in accordance with the requested specifications and contractual requirements, including development of any necessary illustrations, photographs, or other graphic representations.
- Ensure final materials clearly and effectively communicate the technical information and data.
- Ensures accuracy of documents. Corrects technical and editorial errors and may participate in rewrites as necessary.
- Coordinate technical reviews and approval signatures, which may include appropriate security classification prior to document distribution.
- Participate in developing and recommending new and/or modifications to documentation/communication policies and procedures.
- Present document(s) to program management staff and makes related presentations.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of an associate's degree in a technical discipline and ten or more years of professional engineering/scientific/military technical experience and/or professional in-depth engineering/scientific/technical/military documentation experience. In addition, must have two or more years of management/customer interface. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education/training.
- Must demonstrate a comprehensive technical understanding of military or commercial systems, and technical writing/editing principles, theories, standards and concepts. Must have strong working knowledge of the development of technical manuals and documentation and strong working knowledge of computer-based tools in the production of technical documentation.
- Ability to write DoD and commercial technical publications in the proper publishing format.
- Previous experience using interactive electronic technical manual (IETM) tools to develop technical orders/publications.
- The ability to grasp complex concepts quickly;
- The ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;
- Strong organization skills;
- The ability to identify issues and develop innovation solutions to a variety of complex problems;
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately analyze, document and report.
- Knowledge of computer operations and applications.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft © Office suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with aircraft operations and maintenance procedures.
- Experience with logistics management information databases.
- Prior experience developing technical data using Arbotext (or similar) editing software.
- S1000D experience.
- Technical publications coding in XML.
Job Category
Supply Chain Management
Experience Level
Senior (8+ years)
Workstyle
Remote
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low
82,300
Pay Range High
141,250
Travel Percentage Required
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?
No
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Clearance Required?
Desired
Clearance Level
Secret
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