Technical Writer

Location: Remote Work, MS, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-29

Category: Communications

Subcategory: Technical Writer/Ed

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Job Description:

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer for shipboard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) major systems. This program will be part of a transformative venture, driving the future of next generation afloat mission effectiveness in response to evolving strategic and environmental demands.

Job Duties

Provide Technical Writer support with the development and updates of C5ISR stage 4 and 5 test procedures, reports, briefs, proposals, instructional books, system operation manuals, maintenance manuals, Interactive Electronic Training Manuals (IETM), computer-based training (CBT) modules and related technical documents concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of shipboard C5ISR systems. Adhere to required quality control of test procedures in accordance with contract requirements and MIL STD 2106. Works with the cross functional team members to identify potential test procedure development improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the conduct of C5ISR tests.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with three (3) years or more relevant experience experience providing Technical Writer support for shipboard C5ISR test procedures, test reports, System Operational Verification Test (SOVT) procedures, system operation manuals (SOM), maintenance manuals, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals, computer-based training modules and/or related technical documentation.; BS degree maybe offset with additional 4 years relevant experience.

Required Security Clearance

No active secret required on first day of employment but must be able to obtain.

Desired Quals & Experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite Experience with IETM and CBT authoring tools such as Arobortext Editor, Adobe FrameMaker, S1000D Toolsets, Adobe Captive, Adobe Animate, SCORM, and/or Articulate Storyline.
• Familiar with content management and collaboration tools (such as Sharepoint, JIRA, GitHub, and/or Confluence) Proficient Soft Skills for engaging with individuals in person, on phone and in written mediums.

Desired Experience providing Technical Writing support with on or move below C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR Shipboard Systems

Integrated Bridge System Gyrocompass (e.g., WSN-7) Surface Search Radars (e.g., AN/SPY-6, SPS-series) UHF, HF, VHF Marine Radios Shipboard Communication Cabinets Shipboard Alarms and Interior Communications (Safety, Warning Systems) Fathometer and Depth Sounding Systems Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Sonar Mission System (SMS) Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Communications NIPRNET, SIPRNET, SI LAN Navigation Distribution System Shipboard Entertainment LAN Video Distribution

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.