Technical Writer

Description
We are looking for a Technical Writer to join our team onsite in Burnsville, Minnesota on a contract-to-permanent basis. In this role, you will create clear, accurate maintenance documentation for military hardware and work closely with engineers and technical specialists in a highly collaborative on-site environment. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can turn complex mechanical and electrical information into structured instructions while learning and applying defense documentation standards.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine maintenance manuals, step-by-step service procedures, and component replacement documentation for sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems. Work side by side with engineers and subject matter experts to convert schematics, design details, and technical data into user-friendly instructions for operators and maintainers. Produce and maintain Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) that align with program and customer documentation needs. Participate in document reviews to verify technical accuracy, consistency, and compliance before release.

Support configuration management activities to ensure revisions, updates, and controlled changes are properly documented across deliverables. Incorporate feedback from senior team members and technical stakeholders to strengthen clarity, usability, and adherence to required standards. Contribute to the preparation of documentation that supports defense-related hardware programs and maintenance operations. Requirements
At least 3 years of technical writing experience gained after graduation, focused on hardware, mechanical systems, equipment servicing, or maintenance documentation.

Proven ability to write clear procedural instructions for complex physical systems, including mechanical or electrical equipment. Comfortable working fully on-site and collaborating in person with engineering teams each day. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and able to become eligible for a DoD Secret Security Clearance upon permanent conversion. Ability to provide 2 to 3 writing samples that demonstrate procedural, maintenance, or mechanically oriented documentation. Familiarity with tools or standards such as Arbortext, S1000D, IETMs, or technical manual environments is preferred.

Strong editing, organization, and version-control awareness when managing detailed technical documents. Innovation starts with people. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed.

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