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Overview

Join our team as Technical Editor and support Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) by developing and maintaining professional technical documentation in support of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts. write, revise, edit, format, and maintain engineering, test, and contract documentation, including test plans, test procedures, test reports, specifications, and CDRLs, while creating and maintaining technical templates and ensuring all documents meet established formatting, grammar, and consistency standards, ensuring MCTSSA has clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate technical documentation to support mission-critical test and engineering activities FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

 

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Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site: This full-time, on-site position will work Monday through Friday, Core hours at Camp Pendleton, CA.

Responsibilities

• Write, revise, edit, format, and maintain engineering and test documentation (e.g., engineering plans, specifications, test plans, test procedures, test reports, quick look reports)
• Write, revise, edit, format, and maintain contract documents (e.g., PWS, QASP, CDRL)
• Create and maintain technical document templates for test, certification, and program engineering support groups, including tailoring guidance for end users
• Research, collect, and analyze source material, and observe technical/test processes to support accurate documentation
• Review technical and test documentation and provide written comments and corrective actions
• Develop and integrate graphics into technical deliverables as needed
• Ensure all documents adhere to established templates, correct grammar/spelling/punctuation, and consistent acronym usage
• Maintain a schedule of outstanding documentation and government due dates
• Prepare and deliver Monthly Status Reports (MSR) and CDRL A001 progress reporting

Qualifications

Required: 

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• At least 3 years of Marine Corps-related technical writing experience in process evaluation and editing documents in a technical environment
• Experience with tactical C5I evaluation-related documents, including but not limited to plans, specifications, design descriptions, end-user guides, technical reports, and test documentation (test plans, test procedures, test reports)
• Experience writing, revising, editing, formatting, and maintaining engineering and test documentation, including test plans, test procedures, test reports, and quick look reports
• Experience writing, revising, editing, formatting, and maintaining contract documents such as PWS, QASP, and CDRLs
• Experience creating and maintaining technical document templates, including tailoring guidance to help end users identify and select appropriate content
• Experience researching, collecting, and analyzing source material, and observing technical or test processes to produce accurate documentation
• Experience reviewing technical and test documentation and providing written comments, corrective actions, or suggested changes
• Experience ensuring documents adhere to established formats/templates and maintaining consistency in acronym usage across a document set
• Experience preparing status or progress reporting (e.g., monthly reports capturing completed work, ongoing efforts, and man-hours)
• Expertise with Microsoft Office products currently used by the Government (O365)
• Expertise with Microsoft Visio
• Expertise with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
• Exemplary grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills

Desired: 

• Direct experience supporting MCTSSA, AVTB, or related Marine Corps tactical vehicle/systems programs (e.g., AAV, ACV)
• Familiarity with C5I systems and evaluation frameworks
• Experience with configuration management (CM) tools and processes in a DoD engineering environment
• Experience conducting formal technical document reviews as a distinct function (not just authoring/editing)
• Experience tracking and reporting contract burn rate/funds status for prime and subcontractors
• Background in systems engineering, test engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Prior experience performing under a PWS/SOW-driven or CDRL-driven DoD task order
• Familiarity with CUI handling and DoD document marking requirements
• Additional desktop publishing or graphics tool experience (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign)
• Prior experience developing training materials or job aids for technical/engineering audiences

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 

Why Join Our Team

 

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Pay Range

Estimated annual salary of 81-88k