Technical Documentation Specialist in Newport, Rhode Island at Detroit Defense

Position Overview:

Detroit Defense is seeking a Technical Documentation Specialist to support complex Department of Defense programs by developing, maintaining, and improving technical documentation used for system verification, deployment, and operational readiness. This role collaborates with engineering, information technology, and program teams to ensure documentation is accurate, current, and aligned with system requirements throughout the program lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation supporting system verification, deployment, and operational activities.

• Create and revise procedures, work instructions, and technical guides using digital documentation tools.

• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to ensure documentation accurately reflects system configurations and requirements.

• Maintain documentation in accordance with configuration management and document control processes.

• Support testing and validation efforts by preparing documentation required for system verification activities.

• Coordinate documentation updates resulting from software releases, system modifications, and engineering changes.

• Track documentation revisions and maintain version control throughout the program lifecycle.

• Utilize automated tools to improve documentation accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.

• Assist with process improvement initiatives related to technical documentation and configuration management.

Required Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of experience developing and maintaining technical documentation supporting system verification, testing, deployment, or operational activities.

• Experience utilizing digital or automated documentation tools within a technical or engineering environment.

• Ability to organize and maintain configuration-controlled documentation.

• Experience interpreting technical requirements and translating them into clear procedural documentation.

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Powershell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows Server, Windows Client, VMware, Ansible, Cisco technologies, Trellix, Aruba networking, Cloud computing platforms, CMPro, SMART, Jira

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Navy, or other government technical programs.

• Familiarity with systems verification, software deployment, or configuration management processes.

• Experience working in highly regulated or mission-critical technical environments.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills.

Detroit Defense offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
• Legal & ID Shield Services
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Why Detroit Defense

At Detroit Defense, we are proud to support the men and women who protect our nation. We deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end-to-end lifecycle support.

Remaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government, Detroit Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. Our proven success in multi-domain cross-platform system-of-systems integration results in fielded capability for warfighters. From R&D to production, fielding, and sustainment, Detroit Defense provides services and solutions to Empower Those That protect Us.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply: Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused mindset are valued here. Detroit Defense is a proud recipient of the Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award since 2022.

Detroit Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.