Technical Writer - Remote/Hybrid

Technical Writer - DoD / Military Technical Manuals

Location: Remote (Occasional On-Site Visits May Be Required) Employment Type: Contract | Part-Time or Full-Time Schedule: Flexible

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to support the development, revision, and maintenance of military-specification technical manuals for complex mechanical and electromechanical systems.

This position will support ongoing projects involving equipment developed for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) applications. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing formal military technical manuals, interpreting government documentation requirements, and producing accurate, compliant technical publications.

This is a remote contract opportunity offering flexible hours and the potential for long-term work. We are open to both part-time and full-time arrangements, including professionals seeking supplemental contract work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain military-specification technical manuals in accordance with applicable DoD requirements and standards. • Create new technical documentation and adapt existing manuals for updated or newly developed equipment. • Review government technical documentation requirements and ensure deliverables meet applicable content, formatting, and submission specifications. • Collaborate with engineering and technical personnel to gather product information, clarify specifications, and develop accurate documentation. • Review engineering drawings, assembly documentation, exploded views, and other technical materials to support manual development. • Organize technical content, illustrations, parts information, and supporting documentation into structured technical publications. • Support provisioning-related activities, including researching component information, vendor documentation, part numbers, and related technical data. • Identify missing information, conduct independent research, and coordinate with technical teams to resolve documentation gaps. • Manage assigned projects, deadlines, revisions, and deliverables with minimal supervision. • Ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and suitable for submission or integration into government documentation systems.

Qualifications

Required:

• Professional experience developing technical documentation for mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or similarly complex systems. • Strong technical writing, editing, research, and organizational skills. • Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, assembly information, and product documentation. • Experience working with engineers or other technical subject-matter experts. • Ability to independently manage documentation assignments and meet project deadlines. • Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize complex technical information into clear, structured documentation. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools.