Technical Writer (Engineering & Operations) - Point Mugu, CA

Job Summary

F3EA is seeking a Technical Writer (Engineering & Operations) to support Blue Water Instrumentation (BWI) efforts at the Point Mugu Sea Range.

This role is responsible for developing, organizing, and maintaining technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and program artifacts that enable consistent execution of R&D, prototyping, and test operations.

The Technical Writer will work closely with engineers, technicians, logistics personnel, and program leadership to capture processes and translate complex technical activities into clear, usable, and repeatable documentation. This position requires an individual who can operate in a dynamic environment and bring structure, clarity, and discipline to evolving systems and workflows.

This position is designed to bring structure, clarity, and repeatability to a dynamic R&D and test environment. The Technical Writer ensures that processes are not lost, lessons are captured, and operations can scale through well-defined and accessible documentation.

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop, write, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and technical documentation supporting BWI operations

Translate complex engineering, logistics, and operational processes into clear, concise, and actionable documentation

Support documentation of system configurations, integration procedures, and test methodologies

Collaborate with engineers and technicians to capture design intent, build processes, and integration steps

Develop and maintain test plans, test reports, and after-action documentation

Ensure documentation aligns with program requirements, compliance standards, and internal processes

Maintain version control and organization of technical documentation repositories

Assist in development of briefings, reports, and customer-facing deliverables

Standardize formatting and structure across documentation to ensure consistency and professionalism

Identify gaps in processes and documentation, and proactively develop solutions to improve clarity and execution

Support knowledge management efforts to ensure continuity and scalability of operations

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Qualifications and Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3-5 years of experience in technical writing or documentation development

Experience developing SOPs, technical manuals, or process documentation

Ability to understand and document technical systems and engineering processes

Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills

Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and document management systems

Ability to work closely with technical teams and extract relevant information

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple documentation efforts simultaneously

U.S. citizenship required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or higher)

Preferred Qualifications and Education

Experience supporting DoD programs, RDT&E efforts, or test and evaluation (T&E) environments

Familiarity with engineering documentation, system integration processes, or logistics operations

Experience developing documentation in fast-paced, evolving environments

Knowledge of configuration management and document control practices

Experience with knowledge management systems (e.g., SharePoint or similar platforms)

Prior military or defense contractor experience

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Combination of office and collaborative engineering environments

Regular interaction with engineers, technicians, logistics personnel, and program staff

Occasional support to field or test activities to capture processes and documentation

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

F3EA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. F3EA, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.