TITLE: Technical Writer (Engineering & Operations)

LOCATION: Point Mugu AFB, CA, US

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active DoD Secret Clearance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time

TRAVEL: Up to 20%

POSITION SUMMARY

Modern Government Solutions LLC (MGS) is seeking a Technical Writer (Engineering & Operations) to support Blue Water Instrumentation (BWI) efforts at the Point Mugu Sea Range. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining technical documentation, SOPs, and program artifacts that support R&D, prototyping, and test operations. Working closely with engineers, technicians, logistics personnel, and program leadership, this position translates complex technical processes into clear, structured, and repeatable documentation. The Technical Writer plays a key role in enabling consistency and scalability by capturing processes, documenting lessons learned, and ensuring operational knowledge is preserved and accessible.

RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to):

• Develop, write, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation supporting engineering and operations.
• Translate complex engineering, logistics, and operational processes into clear, concise, and actionable documentation.
• Document system configurations, integration procedures, and test methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to capture design intent, build processes, and integration workflows.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test reports, and after-action documentation.
• Ensure documentation aligns with program requirements, compliance standards, and internal processes.
• Maintain version control and organization of documentation repositories.
• Support development of briefings, reports, and customer-facing deliverables.
• Standardize formatting and structure to ensure consistency and professionalism across documentation.
• Identify gaps in processes or documentation and implement improvements.
• Support knowledge management efforts to ensure continuity and scalability of operations.
• Work in a combination of office and collaborative engineering environments.
• Regularly interact with engineers, technicians, logistics personnel, and program teams.
• Occasionally support field or test activities to capture processes and documentation.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Technical Writing, Communications, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in technical writing or documentation development.
• Experience developing SOPs, technical manuals, or process documentation.
• Ability to understand and document technical systems and engineering processes.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and document management systems.
• Ability to work closely with technical teams and extract relevant information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple documentation efforts simultaneously.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting DoD programs, RDT&E, or test and evaluation environments.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, system integration processes, or logistics operations.
• Experience developing documentation in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Knowledge of configuration management and document control practices.
• Experience with knowledge management systems (e.g., SharePoint or similar).
• Prior military or defense contractor experience.

*Applicants selected will be United States citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.*

ABOUT US

At MGS, we believe a people-first culture corresponds to organizational success through a commitment to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and an attitude that welcomes challenges meets demands, sustains growth, and drives innovation. We provide expert mission-first technical and programmatic services and solutions for the US intelligence community, the US Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies. We create people-first organizational cultures where employees feel needed in the system, not a system that needs employees. We provide you with long-term career opportunities centrally focused on our core value system: inclusion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

MGS 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 on the basis of disability.