AMEWAS is hiring: Technical Writer-Journeyman in Bay Point

Position

Technical Writer-Journeyman for Digital and Electro Magnetic Spectrum at AMEWAS. Salary range: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year. This on-site role is located in Point Mugu, CA. The position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

Responsibilities

• Writes technical materials such as test reports, equipment manuals, appendices or operating/maintenance instructions
• Assists in layout work
• Creates and maintains multiple documents associated with product deliveries, including but not limited to: Logistics, Configuration Management, Systems Engineering and Test for Domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS); Software Description Documents (SDD); Software Version Documents (SVD); Test and Evaluation (T&E); Test Plans and Interim Summary Reports (ISR)
• Interacts with internal teams and customers to confirm Software User Manual (SUM) changes
• Supports regular interface meetings with customers regarding domestic and FMS SUM versions
• Supports reviews of product release recommendations
• Reviews/updates to requirements, cyber and integration documents
• Assists in creating templates to manage data appropriately
• Collaborates with other functional areas to verify data against program-specific artifacts
• Assists in creating other ad-hoc project-related documentation as needed

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• 3-10 years of experience writing technical material (test reports, equipment manuals, appendices or operating/maintenance instructions)
• Ability to assist in layout work
• Ability to create and maintain multiple documents for product deliveries including but not limited to: Logistics, Configuration Management, Systems Engineering and Test for Domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS); Software Description Documents (SDD); Software Version Documents (SVD); Test and Evaluation (T&E); Test Plans and Interim Summary Reports (ISR)
• Ability to interact with internal teams and customers to confirm SUM changes
• Experience supporting interface meetings with customers regarding domestic and FMS SUM versions
• Experience supporting reviews of product release recommendations
• Skills to review and update requirements, cyber and integration documents
• Ability to create templates to manage data effectively
• Proficiency in collaborating with other functional areas to verify data against program artifacts
• Experience assisting in creating ad-hoc project-related documentation
• Ability to train to verify and coordinate DoN DADMS submissions with Cyber Security
• Experience managing/updating information in cybersecurity databases within program-related systems
• Experience reviewing active application components and their versions in the fleet
• Experience ensuring applications are active in DADMS and not expired or nearing expiration
• Knowledge of updating active component records to denote DADMS ID and status
• Background in maintaining information in program-related systems
• Experience performing technical writing tasks
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently; self-starter and detail-oriented
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• DoD Secret Security Clearance required to start

• Experience with SCRUM
• Experience with Arbortext
• Experience with S1000D

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Recruiting department via phone at 301-863-7102 or email at recruiting@amewas.com. AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing