Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Eagan MN On-Site Contract to Hire $28 - $37/hr

Konik is partnering with a growing defense engineering company in the south metro area to hire a Technical Writer. This Technical Writing role will focus on developing and maintaining Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) for complex defense and engineering products. Our client fosters a collaborative team-oriented environment. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity; our client has a strong track record of converting contract employees to full-time roles after an initial contracting period. If youre a detail-oriented Technical Writer passionate about creating high-quality structured documentation for defense aerospace or complex engineering products we encourage you to apply!

Technical Writer Responsibilities:

• Create organize and edit technical content following style and terminology standards
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to research and interpret product specifications
• Develop and update user procedures technical manuals and illustrations
• Ensure consistency and clarity across documentation and maintain version control
• Use authoring tools including XML/S1000D PTC Arbortext Microsoft Office Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat
• Maintain and update documentation libraries as products evolve

Technical Writer Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Technical Writing English Science or related field
• 2 years of Technical Writing experience
• Experience working on technical manuals (ideally interactive electronic technical manuals) in an engineering or manufacturing setting
• Experience with XML based authoring tools such as Arbortext or similar; knowledge of S1000D or similar standards is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance. Per U.S. government regulations candidates must be U.S. citizens to be considered for clearance.

Benefits:

• Health & dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• MN Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Weekly paychecks
• Eligible for Overtime

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a protected veteran status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

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