Engineering Support Specialist

About the Role
Talascend seeking a highly motivated Engineering Support Specialist for a contract opportunity located in Tempe, AZ. In this role, you will be responsible for the identification, creation, editing, and management of a wide variety of technical data and documentation in support of complex engineering programs. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and contractually compliant document delivery to both internal stakeholders and external customers. Key Responsibilities

• Identify, collect, create, edit, and manage technical program documentation including but not limited to: Test plans Acceptance procedures Test and similarity reports Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Subcontract Data Requirements List (SDRL) items Product specifications and other technical documents
• Collaborate with Project Engineering to develop and maintain technical content that meets contractual and regulatory standards
• Track and manage submittals and delivery timelines for all data deliverables
• Coordinate with Program Management, Project Engineering, and Configuration Management teams
• Support release and version control of documents using Teamcenter, ensuring compliance with configuration management protocols
• Maintain records of document revisions and submissions to ensure audit readiness and traceability
• Report document status to customers and internal teams as needed

Qualifications
Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in Copy Editing and/or Technical Writing, using Microsoft Word and Adobe tools for document creation and management
• 2+ years of specialized experience in Copy Editing focused on technical or engineering documents

Preferred (We Value):

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer responsible for translating complex technical information into clear, concise documents for diverse audiences
• Strong copyediting skills with attention to grammar, readability, flow, and consistency
• Familiarity with Teamcenter or similar product lifecycle management tools
• Experience supporting military or government contracts with CDRL/SDRL deliverables
• Process-oriented mindset with a history of implementing process improvements in document workflows

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