Sterling Heights, Michigan
|Onsite
|Contract
|Job ID 72565|Posted Nov 19, 2025Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Tech Writer/Editor, where you'll craft and refine technical documentation to support our innovative products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with engineers and contribute to top-notch documentation that meets industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and update complex technical documents to aid in product marketing, operation, and maintenance.
- Ensure all documentation adheres to company and government standards.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to gather information and translate technical data into user-friendly content.
- Analyze engineering drawings and data to create accurate technical documentation.
- Evaluate and integrate illustrations and graphics into documentation effectively.
- Provide time and cost estimates for project requirements.
- Engage with customers to address technical issues and project content.
- Participate in validation efforts and contribute to the design of technical documentation.
- Lead small technical writing projects and participate in system testing of manuals.
Skills
- Proficient in creating technical documentation using XML Authoring Tools like Arbortext Epic Editor and Oxygen software.
- Strong command of Adobe Acrobat Professional PDF Software for illustration markups.
- Experience in Mechanical/Electrical/Operator Tech Writing within the defense industry.
- Ability to interpret complex engineering designs and translate them for non-technical audiences.
- Excellent attention to detail and mastery of the English language.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
- Experience with customer interaction and service skills.
- Knowledge of military and commercial standards is a plus.
- On-vehicle validation and verification experience.
At Horizontal, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.
Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.