Technical Writer II

Technical Writer responsible for creating and revising complex technical documentation and manuals for defense and automotive-related systems and equipment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience plus 2+ years of relevant experience.

• Defense industry and/or automotive industry technical writing experience.

• Mechanical/Electrical/Operator technical writer experience or equivalent knowledge, preferably in the defense industry.

• Working knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electronics, and system operations sufficient to write technical documentation.

• Ability to understand engineering designs and translate them into clear, accurate documentation for non-engineers.

• Working knowledge of publication/page production software.

• XML authoring tool experience (e.g., Arbortext Epic Editor, Oxygen).

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Access a plus).

• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Professional or similar PDF markup tools.

• Ability to write technical documentation of limited to moderate scope and complexity and deliver on schedule.

• Ability to work with a diverse team across multiple physical locations.

Preferred Skills

• Validation/verification and on-vehicle/manual validation experience.

• Content Management System (CMS) experience.

• Basic understanding of interactive electronic technical manual (IETM) functionality, development processes, and markup languages.

• Familiarity with relevant military and commercial documentation standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and revise complex technical documentation to support marketing, operation, repair, and maintenance of products.

• Ensure documents conform to company and government standards, customer requirements, engineering specifications, and language usage principles.

• Develop technical content using modern publishing tools, including product descriptions, functional descriptions, operating procedures, fault isolation, maintenance/repair procedures, IPBs, reports, proposals, and marketing literature.

• Research and consult with engineering staff on systems and equipment to create and update technical documentation.

• Analyze and interpret engineering drawings and technical data and translate into clear technical documentation.

• Evaluate illustrations and graphics, request new or revised graphics, and integrate visuals effectively into documentation.

• Assist project writers with validating written procedures for equipment when required.

• Contribute input to time and cost estimates for documentation tasks.

• Provide input to overall format and style for technical documentation sets.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, practices, tools, and applications related to technical documentation.

• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $33.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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