Technical Writer II

Post Date

Jun 05, 2026

Location

San Diego,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92110
US
Aug 13, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Technical Writer

Req #

SDG-d754790b-e4a8-49e9-82f4-d55985b6a360

Pay Rate

$33 - $41 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Unique position identifying and assessing issues with technical documentation for Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4), Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) (C4ISR) components and systems. Integrates support elements and resources into technical documentation to ensure schedule, scope, and quality are met during development, revision, editing, and publishing. Technical documentation required to ensure lifecycle support of C4I components and systems includes Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Computer Aided Drawings (CAD), Bill of Materials (BOM)/Parts List (PL), Test Procedure, First Article Unit, Wiring Diagram, Assembly Instructions, Disassembly Instructions, and Paint Procedure.
Must possess significant technical writing experience, including the ability to liaise with and between an engineering staff and average joe’s (with little or no technical experience).
Must have the ability to understand technical requirements (technical publications and drawings); research and collect parts, systems, and programs data and research obsolescence issues.
Must be experienced and comfortable working with other contractor personnel and interfacing/coordinating with Government Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs).
Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Three years current or other relative experience supporting DoD C4ISR projects with analysis, generation, tracking, and corrections of relevant data
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a group environment and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- The Technical Writer should also have experience in resolving process procedures and conflicts to optimize outcomes.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Computer aided design (CAD) skills is a plus.
- Quality Management System (QMS) experience that is compatible with ISO 9001:2015.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.