18 documentation writer jobs at 13 companies in Oceanside, CA
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Technical Writer
San Diego, California, United States
$78k-$98k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Accelint: Provides AI-driven autonomous systems for national security missions.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, CS, or technical communication; 3-5 years of technical writing; DoD terminology; strong editing; secret clearance; familiarity with documentation tools.
Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, XML-based editors, Adobe FrameMaker
Edwards LifesciencesNYSE: EW: Designs and manufactures medical devices for structural heart disease.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years technical writing experience (or equivalent), experience in biotech/medical device preferred, strong editing/proofreading, and familiarity with technical documentation tools and Microsoft Office.
MedCap Flare, Adobe, Paligo, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Photoshop
People, Technology & Processes: Provides IT services and mission support for government agencies.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree, SECRET clearance, 10 years' experience documenting SOF or Navy training doctrine, prior US government administrative support, expert MS Office and SharePoint, CRM experience, intermediate Adobe Acrobat.
Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Customer Relationship Manager (CRM), Adobe Acrobat
Accenture Federal ServicesNYSE: ACN: Provides technology and consulting services to U.S. federal agencies.
2+ YOEU.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance required; 2 years technical writing experience; bachelor’s in English/communications/technical writing or STEM with writing experience (or 4 years equivalent); experience with engineering teams and documentation standards.
GitLab, MadCap Flare, SELinux, Linux, VMWare, HTML, Microsoft Word
Carlsbad or Reston or Washington or Linthicum Heights
$82k-$130k/yrOnsiteFull Time
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Provider of global satellite-based connectivity and secure communication solutions.
Active security clearance and U.S. citizenship; experience creating technical documentation for hardware, software, or networked systems; strong writing, interviewing, and analytical skills; extensive Microsoft Office/Visio and Adobe tool experience; ability to work onsite in Carlsbad.
Microsoft Visio, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, GitHub, Confluence, Microsoft SharePoint, MadCap, Microsoft 365, SolidWorks, Oricle Agile, Perforce
Saalex: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support for defense agencies.
1+ YOE1–3 years in technical writing or related field; BA in technical writing/English/IT; experience with documentation tools; DoD/Navy experience desired.
Mojave or Lancaster or Palmdale or Los Angeles or San Diego or Las Vegas or San Francisco or Paso Robles or Santa Ynez or Tehachapi or Agua Dulce
$120k-$155k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Stratolaunch: Provides air-launched hypersonic testbeds for high-speed flight testing.
2+ YOE2+ years with documentation publishing/management software, strong organization and attention to detail, ability to work independently, experience with S1000D, JIRA, SharePoint, MS Office; bachelor\u0002s in engineering/science or equivalent.
JIRA, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Visio, S1000D
Copper River Family of Companies: Provides technology, construction, and technical services to government agencies.
Active Top-Secret clearance, advanced writing/editing skills, experience creating SOPs and technical documentation for complex IT environments, proficiency with Microsoft Word/PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
7+ YOE7+ years of XML-based technical documentation, MIL-STD-40051, DOD experience; strong writing and project-management skills; eligible for Secret or higher clearance.
ECS Limited: Provides geotechnical, environmental, and facilities engineering consulting services.
6+ YOE6+ years architectural/commercial interiors experience with 3+ years writing AIA MasterFormat specifications; CSI membership/industry certifications preferred; proficiency in specification authoring and construction documents.
Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu & Studio, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, Revit
Saalex: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support for defense agencies.
2+ YOE1–3 years technical writing; BA in technical writing/english/communications/IT or equivalent; create/edit documentation; tools like Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat; DoD/Navy experience desired; eligible for clearance; strong writing and organizational skills.
Technical Writer - Product Development (Dental Devices)
Irvine, California, United States
$30-$43/hrOnsiteFull Time
Glidewell: Designs and manufactures custom dental restorations and laboratory products.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or science; 4+ years direct documentation in medical device/technical industry; knowledge of 21 CFR 820 and US/international regulations for documentation; experience with regulatory submissions and quality systems.
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
4+ YOE4+ years technical writing; experience reading engineering documentation; building DoD XML and S1000D content; experience with Siemens Rapid Author; eligible for U.S. Secret clearance; able to relocate/be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.
Siemens Rapid Author, s1000d, XML, MIL-STD-3048, Lattice OS
Lead Technical Writer, Maritime & Undersea Systems
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$146k-$194k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
7+ YOE7+ years creating XML-based technical documentation (S1000D preferred), experience with engineering drawings, XML toolchains, project management, and eligibility for U.S. Secret clearance.
S1000D, RapidAuthor, XMetal, Arbortext, XML, Lattice OS
Data Collector/Technical Writer - Maritime Systems
San Diego or Baltimore
$22-$26/hrHybridFull Time
BlackSea Technologies: Designs and manufactures autonomous maritime vessels and defense hardware.
2+ YOEU.S. citizen with 2+ years data collection or technical writing experience, strong documentation skills, Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat proficiency, eligible for DoD clearance.
Visual Work Instructions Writer (Temporary Position 3-6 months)
El Cajon, California, United States
$33-$42/hrOnsiteTemporary
Veridiam: A precision manufacturing partner that produces mission‑critical components for regulated industries with focus on safety, quality, and traceability.
High school diploma/GED, experience creating technical or manufacturing documentation preferred, attention to detail, ability to observe shop‑floor processes, take photos, and translate steps into clear visual instructions.
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
6+ YOEBachelor's (typical) and 6+ years experience as a business process analyst; experience with controlled technical documentation, QMS/Design Assurance, document control, traceability, configuration management, SharePoint proficiency, and ability to obtain DOD clearance.
The Ascendancy Group: Provides technical and training solutions for defense and intelligence agencies.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree, Secret clearance, 10 years' experience documenting SOF or Navy training doctrine, prior US government administrative support, expert MS Office and SharePoint, Microsoft CRM, intermediate Adobe Acrobat, valid driver's license, AI tool proficiency, strong written/verbal communication.
Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Customer Relationship Manager (CRM), Adobe Acrobat