Our client, a leading federal defense contractor is seeking a mid-level Technical Writer to help develop and deliver support products for the US Navy, specifically the Common Weapons Launcher (CWL)/Multi Tube Weapons Simulator (MTWS).
Responsibilities:
Review and provide feedback on draft and preliminary maintenance documents and technical manuals
Validate test procedures during testing events both in the lab and on submarines, sometimes requiring shift work
Create operations and maintenance procedures for technical manuals and training documents
May need to travel to Rhode Island for training
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance
Requires a Bachelor''''s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience) and 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master''''s degree.
Experience using S1000D or XML to develop and publish Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals
Ability to prepare documentation for delivery in a variety of formats (e.g. .doc, .PDF, HTML and XML/SGML-tagged online and IETM).
Familiarity with military documentation using current DoD specifications and standards including, but not limited to, MIL-STD 40051-2C (preferred), MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-38784, or MIL-STD-24784.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel a must), XMLSpy, MS Visio, PowerPoint
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of military/commercial requirements/specifications
Previous Navy experience is a PLUS
Prior technical writing for submarines is a PLUS
Any knowledge / experience with Common Weapons Launcher (CWL)/Multi Tube Weapons Simulator (MTWS) is a PLUS
Apply today for immediate consideration ! I look forward to hearing from you.
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