Technical Writer II
Job Title: Technical Writer II
Location: Princeton, NJ – 100% Onsite – Local candidates only
Period: 10/14/2024 to 04/13/2025 – strong potential for extension/direct hire
Hours/Week: 40 hours (Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half)
Rate: $35 – $40/hour
Contract Type: W-2, 401k match available
Scope of Services:
The Lead Technical Writer is responsible for taking complex, technical information and translating it into an easily understandable format, per customer guidelines. The Lead Technical Writer will work closely with experienced writers and other internal employees to interpret contractual specifications, engineering drawings, reports, and other data to ensure production of technical documentation that complies with customer requirements.
Role, Responsibilities, and Deliverables:
- Writes and edits other writer's technical documents/manuals according to customer specifications.
- Researches existing data to maximize use of previously developed text and/or illustrations.
- Drafts text materials to ensure text and illustrations are completed and coordinated per final product requirements.
- Documents and archives technical data over long periods in an efficient, established method to aid in future related projects.
- Tracks and records time spent on projects.
- Communicates status of work and any requirements for additional information to management. · Completes assigned tasks according to established deadlines, customer specifications, and company policies and procedures.
Experience:
- May require a bachelor’s degree or 2-4 years of related experience.
- Four to six (4-6) years experience writing complete, complex technical documents, including organizing the document and working with internal and external personnel (e.g., agencies, customer) is required.
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft PowerPoint is required.
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Adobe tools with higher level experience for InDesign is required.
- Intermediate knowledge of related fields, including illustrating, provisioning, and logistic support analysis is preferred.
To apply, please submit a resume outlining your relevant experience. Short-listed candidates will be expected to complete a Blue Star Partners Bio.