Technical Linguist (ZH/EN)

Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

Salary: $61,900–$141,000 annualized USD

Company

hirify.global offers a technical linguist role supporting client decision-making through specialized translation and analysis.

What you will do

• Translate technical documents and systems manuals from Chinese Mandarin.
• Develop technical translations that provide actionable intelligence and context.
• Validate information and apply client tradecraft to technical translations.
• Decipher highly technical documents and systems.
• Provide time-critical recommendations under pressure.
• Share translation methodologies with analysts and develop new technical skills.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience translating technical documents and systems manuals.
• Experience translating large documents.
• Ability to decipher highly technical documents.
• Chinese Mandarin DLPT score of 2/2 required.
• Top Secret clearance required.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice to have

• Experience working with the U.S. Army.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care support.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
• Employees working virtually are generally expected to keep cameras on during meetings; remote or hybrid assignments may require work at a hirify.global or customer facility.

Hiring process

• Applicants selected for the role will undergo a security investigation.
• Identity verification using advanced biometrics is required, including being on camera during interviews and assessments.
• Use of AI tools during interviews is prohibited unless explicitly permitted.