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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Technical Writer (CSOSS Documentation)

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23661

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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

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From: Kratos Defense