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23 technical writer jobs at 18 companies in Poway, CA

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Technical Writer
San Diego, California, United States
$78k-$98k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Accelint
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
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Technical Writer
San Diego, California, United States
$74k-$129k/yr HybridFull Time
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and radar systems.
6+ YOEAssociate-level education or equivalent experience, 6+ years technical writing experience, S1000D/XML/IETM experience desired, ability to obtain DoD clearance, strong technical communication and coordination skills.
S1000D, XML, IETMs
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Technical Writer
San Diego, California, United States
$91k-$109k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Accenture Federal Services
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
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Technical Writer
San Diego, California, United States
$80k-$105k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Tactical Engineering & Analysis
Tactical Engineering & Analysis: Provides systems engineering and analysis for military combat systems.
Create and maintain user manuals, installation guides, and API docs; collaborate with engineers; translate technical concepts; perform usability testing; GED or equivalent.
Microsoft Visio, Photoshop, Linux
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Technical Writer
San Diego, California, United States
$80-$99/hr OnsiteFull Time
Bowhead
Bowhead: Federal government contracting and professional services provider.
8+ YOEBachelor's in related field, 8+ years senior leadership experience, Secret clearance and US citizenship, advanced Microsoft Office skills, strong technical writing/editing and communication skills.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Technical Writer
Carlsbad, California, United States
$105k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Argonaut Manufacturing Services
Argonaut Manufacturing Services: Contract manufacturing organization for biopharmaceutical and diagnostic products.
5+ YOEBachelor's in biology/chemistry/engineering,5+ years leading cGMP investigations,CAPA/change control experience,technical writing,root cause analysis (5 Whys,Fishbone,FMEA),MasterControl and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, MasterControl, ERP
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Technical Writer I
San Diego, California, United States
$60k-$105k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Saalex
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.
Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat
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Technical Writer
San Diego, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Acenda
Acenda: Cloud-based e-commerce platform for marketplace integration and management.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree required; 4+ years experience preferred. Experience with process modeling, SDLC, LAMP technologies, project management, and strong written/verbal communication.
LAMP
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Technical Writer
Coronado, California, United States
$80k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
People, Technology & Processes
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
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Technical Writer II
Port Hueneme or San Diego or Norfolk
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Engineering Services Network
Engineering Services Network: Simple and concise description of the in third person.
4+ YOEFour years of relevant experience; HS diploma; active DoD SECRET clearance.
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N32 Technical Writer
Coronado, California, United States
$88k-$104k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SkyBridge Tactical
SkyBridge Tactical: Provider of defense, operational, and training support services.
10+ YOEU.S. citizen with active SECRET clearance, bachelor’s degree, ~10+ years developing SOF/Navy training doctrine, expert Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills, experience managing classified documentation, and proficiency using AI tools for drafting.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft CRM, Adobe Acrobat, SAM.gov Service Contract Reporting, Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS)
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Lead Technical Writer
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/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stratolaunch
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
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Electronic Technical Writer/Configuration
San Diego, California, United States
$75k-$90k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Helios Technologies
Helios TechnologiesNASDAQ: HLIO: Designs and manufactures industrial hydraulic and electronic control systems.
3+ YOEBachelor's in technical writing or related field; 3+ years related experience; proficient with MS Office, Adobe InDesign/Illustrator; able to read wiring schematics; excellent writing/communication skills.
Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Wiring schematics
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Electronic Technical Writer/Configuration
San Diego, California, United States
$75k-$90k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Balboa Water Group
Balboa Water Group: Manufactures electronic controls and equipment for water therapy systems.
3+ YOEBachelor’s degree in technical writing or related field; 3+ years related experience; proficient with MS Office; Adobe InDesign/Illustrator; able to read wiring schematics; strong written/verbal communication; ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Wiring schematics
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Technical Writer and Editor Manager
Poway, California, United States
$100k-$183k/yr HybridFull Time
General Atomics
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
11+ YOEBachelor's in English/journalism or equivalent and 11+ years technical writing/editing experience, leadership skills, ability to work with engineers, and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
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Data Collector/Technical Writer - Maritime Systems
San Diego or Baltimore
$22-$26/hr HybridFull Time
BlackSea Technologies
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.
Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, PLM, Jira, DOORS
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Principal Technical Editor and Writer- Product Support
San Diego, California, United States
$86k-$128k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEAbility to author and edit IETM/technical manuals, integrate AI/LLM tools, use Arbortext/SGML/XML, apply MIL-STD/IETM standards, and obtain U.S. Secret clearance.
IETM, Arbortext, SGML, XML, Astoria Navigator, SpecView, GPT, Claude, Palantir, ServiceNow, JIRA
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Principal Technical Editor and Writer- Product Support
San Diego, California, United States
$86k-$128k/yr HybridFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
5+ YOEAbility to author IETM technical content, integrate AI/LLM tools into authoring workflows, work with Spec1000D and MIL-STDs, use Arbortext/SGML/XML and IETM tools, and obtain US Secret clearance.
Arbortext, SGML, XML, Astoria Navigator, SpecView, IETM, GPT, Claude, Palantir, ServiceNow, JIRA
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Ascendancy Group LTD - Technical Writing Support
Coronado, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
The Ascendancy Group
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
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Visual Work Instructions Writer (Temporary Position 3-6 months)
El Cajon, California, United States
$33-$42/hr OnsiteTemporary
Veridiam
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.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
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