Technical Writer

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State

State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $68,200.00 - $115,100.00; bonus/equity: not ...
On-site
Documentation publishing software mastery
Complex technical concepts understanding
Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking a Technical Writer to join its Spectrum and Signatures Solutions Division. The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineers on documentation and visualizations, and possess strong technical writing skills, particularly in a customer-facing role

Job Summary

  • Collaborate with Research and Development Engineers to determine needs and formalize documentation and visualizations in support of requirements.
  • Work directly with program leadership and customers to create, edit, formalize, and validate documentation according to set standards.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

Matching Summary

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The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking a Technical Writer to join its Spectrum and Signatures Solutions Division. The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineers on documentation and visualizations, and possess strong technical writing skills, particularly in a customer-facing role.

Salary

Base: $68,200.00 - $115,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Documentation publishing software mastery
  • Complex technical concepts understanding
  • Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
  • Government security clearance eligibility

Nice-to-have

  • Research and analytical skills
  • Application-based operations documentation
  • Active security clearance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 6+ years of relevant experience (Senior Professional)
  • 3+ years of relevant experience (Advanced Professional)
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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