Specialist, Technical Writer (Defense Tech)

Location: Rochester, New York, US; onsite role with a 9/80 schedule. Some positions may require eligibility to obtain a security clearance, which may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Salary: $63,500–$117,500 annually in New York.

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology and end-to-end communications solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for mission-critical national security applications.

What you will do

• Research, plan, organize, write, and edit operations, maintenance, software, installation, programming, and testing documentation for tactical communications products.
• Develop topic-based, modular product-support content for dynamic publishing.
• Collaborate with engineers, product analysts, product line managers, and program managers to understand products, processes, and programs.
• Manage writing projects by hosting kickoff and status meetings, setting timelines and deadlines, and communicating with project teams.
• Work with illustrators to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids.
• Participate in continuous-improvement activities supporting personal skills, team and process effectiveness, and product enhancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of prior experience, a graduate degree with 2 years of prior related experience, or at least 8 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical communications, English, or a related field, with two or more years of experience creating technical documentation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to research and analyze products or associated technology.
• Ability to decipher and use source data from multiple sources, subject-matter experts, and skill levels.
• Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot independently and collaboratively.

Nice to have

• Military communications experience.
• Experience with topic-based authoring.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and collaborative work environment focused on professional growth, community commitment, and excellence.
• Health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance program.
• Education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• Benefits and available programs may vary by hire date, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.