May 13-15 Growing In Content 2025 Register now

Technical Writer

Leidos Chesapeake, VA
Apply now Report as expired
Job description

Join a Team Committed to a Mission!

At Leidos, innovation drives everything we do. Our diverse and talented teams are dedicated to solving complex challenges, empowering communities, and ensuring success for our customers. We operate with integrity, sustainability, and a commitment to excellence—because doing the right thing is at the core of our mission.

Are You Ready for Your Next Career Challenge?

The National Security Sector at Leidos is seeking a Technical Writer to support the development of AN/SQQ-89 A(V)15 operational and maintenance Integrated Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) for U.S. Navy ships. This role is vital to our support of Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS 5B)—helping ensure mission readiness and operational excellence.

Get onboard with one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry. Apply today!

Primary Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Logisticians and Technical Writers to develop high-quality technical data.
  • Serve as an AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Subject Matter Expert (SME), creating precise, user-friendly templates.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
  • Lead documentation reviews, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Conduct quality assessments for technical manuals delivered to U.S. Navy ships.

Basic Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with AN/SQQ-89A(V) ACB/APB sonar system equipment.
  • Bachelor’s degree + 4+ years of AN/SQQ-89(V) operational & maintenance experience (Additional experience may be considered in place of a degree).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Strong written communication, grammar, and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across multiple teams and work effectively with technical SMEs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓ Deep understanding of AN/SQQ-89(V) system operations and maintenance. ✓ Experience with S1000D or similar collaborative product data systems. ✓ Knowledge of system functional segments, sonar tactical equipment, and LAN administration. ✓ Familiarity with NAVSEA programs and lifecycle support. ✓ Ability to travel when required.

This version enhances the excitement while maintaining clarity. Would you like any additional refinements? ✨

Original Posting

June 13, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Salary range USD $50k to $91k annual
Date posted 14th June 2025
Commitment Full-Time
Place of work Chesapeake, VA
Apply now Report as expired You will be taken to the employer's website to submit your application.
Apply now Report as expired You will be taken to the employer's website to submit your application.
Similar jobs
Appian Technical Writer Full-Time Chennai, IN Technical Writer Today
HIC Global Solutions Technical Writer Full-Time Noida, IN Technical Writer Today
PDI Sr Technical Writer $90k-110k/yr Full-Time Park Ridge, IL Technical Writer Today
Albemarle Corporation Technical Writer Full-Time Perth, AU Technical Writer Today
Eppendorf Technischer Redakteur Full-Time Hamburg, DE Technical Writer Today
Jobs via eFinancialCareers Technical Writer Full-Time London, UK Technical Writer Today
PRI Global Technical Writer Contract Remote Technical Writer Yesterday
Agile Defense Technical Writer Full-Time Arlington, VA Technical Writer Yesterday
Freddie Mac Senior Learning Technical Writer $98k-148k/yr Full-Time McLean, VA Technical Writer Yesterday
539 open job opportunities

98 new jobs added in the last week.

Popular areas
Join the community
Join the community Over 7,000 content professionals joined our weekly newsletter to grow their careers
Free. No spam. Easy unsubscribe.
Join the community of content professionals Over 7,000 content professionals joined our weekly newsletter to grow their careers
Free. No spam. Easy unsubscribe.