ZipRecruiter is hiring: Technical Editor I / Technical Writer I in Colorado Spri

Overview

Jaxon Engineering and Maintenance is looking for a Technical Editor I / Technical Writer I to join our team.

About the Company

Jaxon is the leading full-service provider of High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) services worldwide, delivering world-class engineering, testing, construction, and sustainment services. Jaxon offers an outstanding benefits package, competitive pay, and a culture that emphasizes Ownership, No Half-Sends, We Are Not Common, and Better Get Better.

Position

A successful candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills and operate in a collaborative and independent environment. This self-starter role requires initiating research and identifying workflow efficiencies, with a strong emphasis on meeting deadlines. The candidate should be comfortable asking questions and engaging with subject matter experts. Familiarity with the AP Stylebook is preferred, with openness to customer-specific writing and formatting needs. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 is required. This position is in-person.

Salary: $45-$65,000 annual

Required Travel: None

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret clearance or higher.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance at 2.5 times annual base salary provided
• Short & Long Term disability insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) match (up to 4% of salary)

Primary Duties

• Collaborate with a lead editor, the QA/QC team, subject matter experts, and other key stakeholders to write and edit technical documentation according to a customized deliverables lifecycle, including internal procedures, customer deliverables, and more.
• Ensure technical documentation meets industry standards and company or customer style guides.
• Translate technical information into accurate content for a wide ranging audience.
• Proofread technical documentation across all company departments.
• Create templates and develop boilerplate text for technical documentation.
• Maintain and update document versions through archival and filing practices.

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 0 to 2 years of professional experience.
• Experience with Microsoft products required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to acquire a DOD Secret clearance or higher.

This position will remain open until filled.

EEO Statement: Jaxon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, genetic information, or military status.