General Atomics is hiring: Technical Writer in San Diego

Technical Writer at General Atomics

Job Summary: General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, coordinate with assignments to determine appropriate timelines, content, and format for the development of comprehensive engineering/scientific technical documents.
• Develop detailed plans, statements of work, cost estimates and proposals for technical document production.
• Coordinate aspects of preparing technical documents, including editing, to meet specified content and deadlines, including changes/modifications.
• Coordinate the identification, accumulation, and analysis of appropriate technical information and data, including interviewing technical experts, observing processes, and researching and analyzing technical data and publications.
• Participate with engineering/scientific teams to resolve technical/operational issues.
• Serve as a specialist to management and customer by participating in technical documentation reviews and making customer-related presentations as required.
• Coordinate reproduction, release, distribution, and appropriate storage of documents.
• Represent the organization as a secondary or alternate contact on assigned project(s).
• Recommend new and/or modifications to documentation policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance in the document security classification process.
• Provide guidance and training to teams of experienced technical professionals.
• Observe all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of an associate's degree in a related discipline and six or more years progressive experience in a technical field. May substitute equivalent professional experience in lieu of education/training.
• Two or more years of management/customer interface is a plus.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education/training.
• Experience creating IETMs (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals) for the military is highly desired.
• Experience developing XML-based technical documentation for aerospace and defense applications, with expertise in S1000D specifications and IETMs.
• Experience with S1000D is highly desired, particularly in the creation and management of structured technical documentation in compliance with aerospace and defense standards.
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of engineering/scientific principles underlying the technology and of technical document preparation.
• Must have excellent working knowledge of the development of technical manuals and documentation, including editing and media selection.
• Must have excellent working knowledge of computer-based tools in the production of technical documentation.
• Ability to develop, acquire, interpret and communicate engineering/scientific technical data; communicate new concepts; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;
• Ability to organize, schedule and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level;
• Leadership and organization skills to work with management and customers and represent the organization;
• Ability to identify issues and develop advanced solutions to a variety of complex technical and administrative problems;
• Ability to work independently and lead in a team environment; willingness to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary
Salary range: 68,770 - 116,193

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Oil and Gas, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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