Hiring: Technical Writer I - IV *Security Clearance Required* Company: Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Location: Roseville, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:27:03 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Assembly, AutoCAD, CATIA, Defense Industry, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •2 years directly related experience •Equivalent combination of education and experience, including experience in the development and maintenance of U.S. military maintenance and operations documentation, may be considered in lieu of educational requirements. Required Skills: •Creates, develops, plans, writes, and edits technical documentation and manuals for customers that describe KUAS products and how to use them, including proofing, verification & validation of, and the preparation of training materials in accordance with contractual requirements. •The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Technical Writer. Each level of Technical Writer has additional duties and responsibilities listed. •Generates documentation per contractual data requirements for projects that affect multiple systems, involve several suppliers/teaming partners, and require infrequent customer interface. •Manages effort and time within the budget and schedule provided and is responsible for working within the allocated budget. •Reports project status periodically (actual budget/schedule vs. proposed budget/schedule). •With acute attention to detail, plans projects and executes to the plan. •Utilizes understanding of government contractual requirements as defined in applicable Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) outlined in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) to develop accurate and compliant documentation. •Utilizes understanding of technical source data, including interviews of technicians and engineering personnel, interpreting that data into written assembly procedures, line art/illustrations, and descriptions. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree preferred. •Bachelor’s degree in related field •Minimum 5 years directly related experience, preferably in aerospace industry. •Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field •Minimum 8 years directly related experience, preferably in aerospace industry. •Minimum 10 years directly related experience, preferably in aerospace industry. •Technical writing experience in the aerospace industry. •Work on/around subscale target/UAV aircraft and ground support equipment. •Primarily office and or manufacturing environment. •May work infrequently at manufacturing plant and/or at subscale target/UAV maintenance and launch facilities. Compensation: •Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!