Technical Writer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Prepares, reviews, revises and maintains technical documents, including software and systems engineering, cyber security, system operations, testing, hardware, etc.
• Develops system level documentation and assembly and test procedures in partnership with technicians, engineers, and program managers.
• Prepares instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily.
• Participates in project team meetings and project reviews as needed.
• Maintains document configuration control. Employs photos, diagrams, and tables to enhance technical content.
• This is a dynamic engineering environment where design modifications are always in flux.
• The primary documentation task is to produce comprehensive assembly and test procedures that are clear and easy to use.
• The technical writer will develop system level documentation and assembly and test procedures in partnership with technicians, engineers, and program managers, and:
• Employ photos, diagrams, and tables to enhance technical content
• Participate in project team meetings and project reviews as needed
• Maintain document configuration control
• The successful candidate will also be expected to assist with maintaining web pages and wikis and to assist with preparation of presentations and reports, including preparing graphical content.
• The group is increasing the use of digital tools including Model Based System Engineering(MBSE) and a Product Lifecycle Management(PLM) tool to help generate and maintain documentation.
• Successful candidates will be expected to work with these tools.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum education requirements are a BS/BA with proven writing, copy editing, and organizational skills.
• The candidate should have five or more years of experience in technical writing,
• Experience writing manuals, test plans, and procedures in engineering-based environments
• The candidate must be a self-starter and able to manage a diverse workload.
• Computer skill requirements include MS word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and Project.

PREFERRED:

• A background in science and/or technology is preferred
• Experience with hardware documentation
• Experience using of digital engineering methods
• LaTeX experience

WORK LOCATION:

• The candidate should expect to be onsite 5 days a week with some flexibility for occasional remote work.

CLEARANCE:

• Interim secret sufficient to start. Role will eventually be required at the TS level.

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

• Initial phone/zoom screen with hiring manager.
• Second round interviews will be onsite with a larger group interview