What is a Technical Writer at Leidos?
At Leidos, a global leader in integration, engineering, and technology solutions, the Technical Writer plays a critical role in bridging the gap between highly complex technical systems and the end users who operate them. Working primarily within defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets, writers are tasked with translating sophisticated engineering concepts, software architectures, and military-grade hardware specifications into clear, concise, and compliant documentation. This documentation directly impacts operational efficiency, user safety, and mission success across various high-stakes projects.
As a Technical Writer at Leidos, you will not work in a vacuum. You will collaborate closely with systems engineers, software developers, project managers, and military or government stakeholders to produce standard operating procedures (SOPs), user manuals, system administration guides, and technical proposals. Your ability to extract complex information from busy Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and synthesize it under tight deadlines is what makes this role both highly challenging and deeply rewarding.
The work environment is fast-paced and highly regulated, often requiring adherence to strict government and military specifications. Whether you are supporting tactical communications systems in Aberdeen, MD, aerospace programs in Colorado Springs, CO, or IT modernization contracts in Manassas, VA, your contributions ensure that critical systems are documented to the highest standards of clarity, security, and compliance.




