--- title: 'Technical Editor at JRC Careers' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/technical-editor-jrc-careers-district-of-columbia-vcy54tdghbvn' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-04' --- # Technical Editor at JRC Careers - **Company:** JRC Careers - **Location:** District of Columbia, United States - **Posted:** 2026-10-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-04 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/jrc/jobs/4474139009 ## Job description Who We Are ([video](https://bit.ly/3hKrw6h)) At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of War (DoW) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting-edge research and development. By joining JRC, you’ll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies. 🚀Join JRC's Missiles & Space Team! We are actively searching for talented a Technical Editor and take on a central role in shaping the documentation and communication systems that support a high‑priority national security program. In this position, you’ll work closely with program managers and technical experts to ensure complex information is clear, accurate, and aligned across the organization. You’ll create and manage technical documentation, develop templates, support quality assurance processes, and operate within established systems such as DOORS, LiveLink, and SIPRNET. Your work will include producing briefs, reports, memorandums, and formal correspondence—making you a key contributor to how program updates and decisions are communicated internally and externally. If you enjoy translating technical details into well‑structured documents, supporting collaborative workflows, and solving problems with a proactive, can‑do mindset, this role offers an opportunity to grow your skills while supporting mission‑driven work. With a hybrid schedule, a supportive team environment, and meaningful responsibilities from day one, this position is ideal for early‑career professionals looking to make an impact. 💼 What You'll Do - Develop and maintain templates and template indices to ensure they are current and aligned. - Provide quality assurance support, including setting up and maintaining quality templates and performing quality reviews. - Perform tasks within SSP systems such as DOORS, LiveLink, SWSNet, SIPRNET, et cetera, to set up and maintain program-specific and internal documentation. - Support and contributes to internal communication tools. - Deliver program status updates for external program reporting. - Create program briefs, status reports, memorandums, formal letters, proposed revisions to ordnance documents (OD), Strategic Systems Programs Instructions (SSP Inst), and other documentation as required by the Program Manager. - Assist the Program Manager with systems-engineering-related tasks for the program. 🧠 What You Bring - A bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university - Ability to obtain a SECRET DoD security clearance - 1+ years of relative experience - Excellent written and verbal communication and technical documentation skills - Works well as part of a team - Good interpersonal skills, including a passionate and can-do attitude - Strong problem-solving skills - Travel: less than 20% Position is hybrid with typically 2-3 or more days on site each week. ⭐Bonus Points - An active DoD or DoE security clearance with Top Secret SCI Clearance eligibility At JRC we offer... - A competitive compensation package - An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success - The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact - A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive - Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career ## About JRC Careers ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: JRC Integrated Systems is a defense and aerospace engineering firm providing systems engineering, semiconductor technology, and R&D solutions to U.S. national security agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Not publicly specified – primary operations in the Washington D.C. area, with offices in Sunnyvale, CA and four other U.S. locations. - **Founded**: 2003 - **Founders**: Dr. Tony Jimenez ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Defense & Aerospace – systems engineering, radiation-hardened microelectronics, strategic deterrence. - **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (Navy, Missile Defense Agency), NASA, and other aerospace customers (B2G). - **Mission/purpose statement**: “To help solve complex engineering and programmatic challenges and develop smart solutions for our nation’s strategic goals that keep America and her Allies safe.” ## Products & Services - **Aerospace Systems Engineering**: Full lifecycle support for strategic weapon systems, including Columbia Class submarine, hypersonics, and precision propulsion. - **Radiation Hardened Semiconductor Technology**: A world-leading standard cell library enabling secure, large-scale production in trusted U.S. foundries for defense and space. - **Research & Development**: Rapid prototyping, testing, and iteration of next-generation defense technologies. - **Hardware-In-The-Loop Integrated Test Facility**: Custom test capabilities for advanced defense systems. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Over 250 employees operating across 6 offices and 30+ states. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: U.S. Navy (Strategic Systems Programs), Missile Defense Agency, NASA; official participant in the DoD Mentor‑Protégé Program. - **Growth Signals**: - Opened a new office in Sunnyvale, CA to accelerate radiation-hardened microelectronics innovation (2025). - Repeatedly named a Washington Post Top Workplace and Best Place to Work by Washington Business Journal and Orlando Business Journal (12+ consecutive years). - Expanding into AI/ML, hypersonics, and microelectronics. ## Competitive Advantages - Deep domain expertise in strategic deterrence and defense with multi-decade government relationships. - Proprietary radiation-hardened semiconductor library – a unique, mission-critical technology moat. - “Everyone leads” culture that emphasizes leadership at every level, backed by formal mentorship programs. - Strong employee value proposition with industry‑leading benefits (10% 401k contribution, no employee match needed). ## Strategic Focus - Accelerate growth in artificial intelligence and microelectronics for defense. - Expand partnerships with new customers across hypersonics, advanced propulsion, and resilient microelectronics. - Scale semiconductor production capabilities through trusted U.S. foundries. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: People‑first, family‑oriented values (Family, Excellence, Integrity). Emphasis on leadership and mentorship; official DoD Mentor‑Protégé participant. - **Work policy**: Hybrid, remote, and on‑site roles available across multiple offices and government sites. - **Benefits** (from careers page): - 401(k) with company contribution of 10% of salary (3% safe harbor + 7% discretionary) – no employee match required. - 100% tuition reimbursement up to IRS limit ($5,250/year). - Generous paid time off plus all federal holidays. - Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage; short‑ and long‑term disability; life insurance. - Commuter benefits (parking reimbursement, SmartBenefits). - Employee Assistance Program and referral bonuses. - **Security clearance**: Many roles require an active U.S. government clearance (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI). ## Sources 1. [Careers page – JRC](https://jrcsystems.com/careers/) 2. [About page – JRC](https://jrcsystems.com/about/) 3. [Main website – JRC](https://jrcsystems.com/) 4. [LinkedIn company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jrc-integrated-systems) 5. 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