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Entarian

Earth observation services for federal agencies

Training Developer

Technical WritingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew Jersey, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BA degree or 12–15 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience developing technical manuals, user guides, training documentation, or other technical publications.
  • Experience interpreting and documenting complex technical systems, equipment, software, or communications processes.
  • Ability to work effectively with technical subject-matter experts and extract accurate information from highly technical discussions and source documentation.
  • Strong technical writing, editing, proofreading, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to develop task-oriented, step-by-step procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify technical inconsistencies or missing information.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and/or Visio.
  • Ability to manage multiple documentation projects, revisions, and competing deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with government and contractor personnel.
  • Must be able to travel at least 40% of the year.
  • Must hold an active Secret clearance.
  • Must be able to regularly sit, walk, and/or stand throughout various times during the day.
  • Must use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office and maintenance power equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, revise, and maintain technical manuals, operator manuals, user guides, quick-reference guides, job aids, and training documentation for assigned systems and equipment.
  • Develop, organize, and maintain supporting instructional materials such as practical exercises, written and hands-on examinations, student handouts, background material, instructional aids, and training aids.
  • Review engineering documentation, system specifications, manufacturer manuals, software documentation, test reports, and other technical source material to develop accurate training content.
  • Convert complex technical procedures into clear, sequential, task-oriented instructions for the intended audience.
  • Develop and update task-based training materials, including performance steps, conditions, standards, troubleshooting procedures, system configuration procedures, and operator tasks.
  • Incorporate approved Engineering Change Proposals, software updates, hardware modifications, configuration changes, lessons learned, and field feedback into technical documentation.
  • Assist in the development of interactive multimedia instruction products.
  • Conduct quality-control reviews for technical accuracy, grammar, terminology, formatting, consistency, and usability.
  • Participate in equipment demonstrations, technical interchange meetings, training events, and field exercises to gather information for documentation development.
  • Maintain working knowledge of assigned communications systems, software applications, network architectures, and associated support equipment.
  • Coordinate with Training Developers and Team Leads to ensure technical documentation supports the overall training strategy and current mission requirements.
  • Support and develop technical publication validation, verification, and Logistics Demonstration processes.
  • Assist in developing documentation for Contract Deliverable Requirements Lists.
  • Determine the learning strategies required to meet the customer's learning needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting U.S. Army C5ISR, tactical communications, networking, or Command and Control systems.
  • Experience with Army technical publications and documentation processes.
  • Previous experience as a Training Developer, Technical Writer, Instructor, Maintainer, Communications Specialist, or subject-matter expert.
  • Experience developing or revising Army Technical Manuals and associated training products.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD, Army publication standards, configuration management, and technical data management.
  • Experience working with software-intensive systems and documenting procedures associated with software updates and configuration changes.

About the Company

Entarian

Earth observation services for federal agencies

Entarian provides scientific, engineering, environmental, and IT services to U.S. federal agencies, focusing on satellite mission operations, Earth observation data processing, cloud migrations, and cybersecurity. It maintains satellite ground systems and processes environmental data for clients like NOAA, NASA, and the U.S. Space Force under long-term contracts, using data analytics, AI/ML, and cloud computing. A notable project is migrating NOAA’s CLASS to AWS to reduce costs and improve data resilience, among other climate and environmental analytics work. Its strength comes from deep domain expertise in satellite ground systems and large, multi-year contracts, with Macquarie Capital backing to help expand into new markets and civilian opportunities.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Greenbelt, MD
Founded
1993

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