Canvas

Technical Writer/Editor (PL)

Canvas  •  Florida (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and edit technical documents, reports, manuals, and presentations to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Collaborate with engineers, test personnel, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate it into clear, concise documentation.
  • Maintain document version control, formatting consistency, and compliance with organizational templates and style guides.
  • Track and manage document workflows, including routing for review, approval, and distribution.
  • Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), test plans, data packages, and technical correspondence.
  • Ensure all documentation meets security, classification, and distribution requirements.
  • Provide support for the preparation of briefing materials, meeting minutes, and technical presentations as required.
  • Assist with the management of digital and physical document repositories for rapid retrieval and audit readiness.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 3–10 years of relevant experience,
  • OR 6 years of relevant experience,
  • OR Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical writing, editing, or documentation support in a military, aerospace, or engineering environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
  • US Citizenship required.
Canvas

About Canvas

Canvas offers highly-advanced technical services and engineering solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our highly qualified staff of Engineering, Test, Defense Acquisition, and Business Management professionals provide Technical and Programmatic solutions to the US Army, US Air Force, US Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, US Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, Space and Missile Defense Command, National Guard Bureau, NASA, and other Federal Agencies.

Canvas specializes in supporting the Department of Defense and other government agencies in the areas of Systems Engineering and Integration, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity and Intelligence, Test and Evaluation, Safety and Facilities Engineering, Technology and Product Development, Acquisition Management, and Business and Program Management.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Year Founded
2007
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