Technical Writer; Hybrid

Technical Writer (Hybrid) – 26088

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Location: Columbia, MD

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Job Summary:

Enlighten, a top workplace recognized by USA Today, seeks a Technical Writer to develop and manage high‑quality technical documentation in a hybrid work environment. Your role will involve creating manuals, API guides, test plans, security documents, and more for software products.

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
• 10% 401k benefit.
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Education/training allowances.

Anticipated Salary Range: $80,434.00 – $

• Develop, write, and update technical documentation for internal and external audiences, including user guides, API documentation, integration manuals, and system architecture descriptions.
• Collaborate with QA and development teams to document test plans, test cases, and test results.
• Draft, review, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other compliance‑related documents.
• Edit, standardize, and proofread content for clarity, consistency, grammar, and technical accuracy.
• Collaborate with graphics team to incorporate screenshots, diagrams, and other visual aids.
• Contribute to corporate communications and marketing collateral.
• Accurately record and distribute meeting minutes for critical development, security, and project planning meetings.
• Interview SMEs, developers, and product managers to gather necessary information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• U.S. citizenship and a current Secret level U.S. Government security clearance.
• Relevant experience: 6 years with a Bachelor’s; 4 years with a Master’s; or 10 years with a High School Diploma.
• Strong technical writing experience within a software or technology environment.
• Proficiency in capturing and editing screenshots and graphics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Git, and documentation tools (Markdown, HTML/CSS, Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat).
• Knowledge of documentation standards and Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with AI writing assistance and content generation tools (optional).
• Ability to work hybrid, spending ~1 day per week in Columbia, MD office.

• Cybersecurity domain experience in a technical writing role.

Additional benefits and perks are available on our website at .