Technical Writer

Fredericksburg, VA (On-site) with some travel

Must be a U.S. citizen with an Active Secret Clearance

@Orchard LLC is seeking a Technical Writer to draft, develop, revise, and maintain technical publications in support of Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAAV) programs. The Technical Writer will collaborate closely with Product Management, Technical Publications Support Specialists, Graphic Illustrators, and Government stakeholders to create new technical manuals and update existing documentation.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical writing skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex engineering and logistics concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly technical documentation.

 As the Technical Writer, your responsibilities include.

• Collaborate with supported Project Manager (PM AAA) representatives to understand the requirements, scope, and content of assigned technical publications.
• Support Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)–driven development, modifications, updates, revisions, and change pages impacting technical publications.
• Participate in design reviews supporting evolving vehicle designs and assess impacts to current and future technical publications.
• Assist in technical publication development and revision processes, including participation in validation and verification activities for newly revised publications.
• Provide technical writing expertise and support to Government stakeholders for the development of procedures related to operations, installation, and maintenance.
• Review ECPs and modification-related documentation to identify impacts on current technical publications and future updates.
• Develop and document logistics portions of the design and design-change process, including:
• Modification installation instructions
• Technical instructions
• Supply instructions
• Lubrication instructions
• Ensure technical publications comply with applicable standards, formats, and program requirements.

Your background will include

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).
• Active Secret Clearance or higher (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical writing, preferably in engineering, defense, or technical publication development.
• Experience supporting validation and verification processes for technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to create, edit, and format web-based and electronic technical publications.
• Proficiency in developing detailed technical procedures and logistics documentation.
• Strong understanding of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and their impact on technical documentation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Screen capture and image editing tools (e.g., Snag-It, Snipping Tool, Paint, Photoshop).
• Strong grammar, editing, proofreading, and formatting capabilities

Compensation: The base salary for the role will be determined upon experience and qualifications, and is expected to be in the range between $70-$80,000, plus bonus. Full medical benefits, 401K, and PTO are provided.

@Orchard LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.