Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Technical Writer (CSOSS Documentation)
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23661
Job Descriptions:
Kratos is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Writer to support the development and maintenance of technical documentation for the Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) program. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PTC Arbortext Editor and IsoDraw, with a strong understanding of CSOSS technical writing standards and document configuration for Navy ship classes.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, revise, and maintain moderately complex technical documentation, including procedures, illustrations, and manuals for Navy systems.
Create and edit content using tools such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Arbortext Editor, and IsoDraw 7.
Utilize the Navy Publishing Application (NPA) Contenta system to develop XML-based documentation.
Interpret design documents, engineering drawings, procedures, and test specifications to produce accurate CSOSS procedures and diagrams.
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technical staff to gather and validate information.
Develop and maintain a database of Combat System and Training System configurations.
Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of technical documentation for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to CSOSS standards.
Support the CSOSS documentation lifecycle for Naval ship classes, including CVN, LHD, LHA, and LCS.
Required Experience:
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience using PTC Arbortext Editor and IsoDraw.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with the CSOSS processes and pocedures.
Proven experience writing and editing XML-based technical documentation in a defense or engineering environment.
Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
Experience working within structured content management systems (CMS), especially Contenta
Familiarity with Navy ship systems is highly desirable.
Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and technical reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and quality control.
Education & Clearance Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, English, communications, or related discipline; or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience documenting Navy systems or within defense contracting
Working knowledge of Clarizen or other project management systems
Experience with Adobe Illustrator or additional illustration tools
Physical Requirements
Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment
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Keyword: CSOSS, Clarizen, Illustrator, ISODraw
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
From: Kratos Defense
Kratos is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Writer to support the development and maintenance of technical documentation for the Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) program. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PTC Arbortext Editor and IsoDraw, with a strong understanding of CSOSS technical writing standards and document configuration for Navy ship classes.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, revise, and maintain moderately complex technical documentation, including procedures, illustrations, and manuals for Navy systems.
Create and edit content using tools such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Arbortext Editor, and IsoDraw 7.
Utilize the Navy Publishing Application (NPA) Contenta system to develop XML-based documentation.
Interpret design documents, engineering drawings, procedures, and test specifications to produce accurate CSOSS procedures and diagrams.
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technical staff to gather and validate information.
Develop and maintain a database of Combat System and Training System configurations.
Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of technical documentation for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to CSOSS standards.
Support the CSOSS documentation lifecycle for Naval ship classes, including CVN, LHD, LHA, and LCS.
Required Experience:
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience using PTC Arbortext Editor and IsoDraw.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with the CSOSS processes and pocedures.
Proven experience writing and editing XML-based technical documentation in a defense or engineering environment.
Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
Experience working within structured content management systems (CMS), especially Contenta
Familiarity with Navy ship systems is highly desirable.
Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and technical reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and quality control.
Education & Clearance Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, English, communications, or related discipline; or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience documenting Navy systems or within defense contracting
Working knowledge of Clarizen or other project management systems
Experience with Adobe Illustrator or additional illustration tools
Physical Requirements
Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment
#LI-AC1
#LI-Onsite
Keyword: CSOSS, Clarizen, Illustrator, ISODraw
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
From: Kratos Defense