Technical Writer and Editor
SAIC
Technical Writer and Editor
Job ID: 2610126
Location: North Charleston, SC, United States
Date Posted: Mar 13, 2026
Category: Communications
Subcategory: Technical Writer/Ed
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer in North Charleston, SC to support the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) to assist senior technical writing staff in documentation of Technical Installation Manuals for tactical vehicles.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Utilize one or more word processing software packages to produce a variety of documents such as memos, publications, forms, reports, tables, and graphs.
- Edit and reformat written or electronic drafts.
- Work in conjunction with and alongside technicians, logisticians, engineers and the customer to capture and document through written, pictorial and line drawing instructions the technical details of proposed and actual prototyping, and the assembly and integration of C4ISR systems into various military vehicle platforms.
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors in English or Journalism and three (3) years of experience. Experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
- Experience writing and editing Standard Operating Procedures and/or manuals.
- Familiarity with office terminology and practices.
- Experience in Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) OR XML preferred.
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance within 60 days of hire; SAIC will help to obtain.
- Must be a current US Citizen.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.