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Technical Writer
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TCOM, L.P.
Write and revise technical materials, such as equipment operator, maintenance, manuals, appendices, and repair parts and special tools lists manuals on advanced military equipment. May assist in layout work. Technical writer to develop system documentation to be used for maintenance and operation of the aerostat, mooring subsystem, payloads, and associated ground/site support equipment. This role is for the Documentation and Training department. This opening is contingent on TCOM receiving US government authorization to proceed with work on a contract already awarded.
Major Work Responsibilities
Maintain cognizance of system hardware status, configuration and testing schedules
Become fully knowledgeable of the functions, operation, test and maintenance procedures of the equipment
Evaluate existing operation and maintenance documentation
Modify and develop documentation to meet current hardware configuration, requirements and schedules
Review vendor documentation
Interface with hardware/system and field engineering personnel to obtain the necessary information for developing the documentation materials
Develop the operation and maintenance manuals within the schedule requirements
Validate operation and maintenance manuals
Develop documentation in MIL-STD format using XML
Adhere to stylesheet and DTD rules
Ensure IETM XML is error free by using business rules and source verifier
Supporting Work Responsibilities
Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources
Review engineering specifications and design review documents
Interview engineers and field support specialists
Read engineering drawings
Review Field Mod notices
Review and evaluate previously existing training materials
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software)
Proficient with technical writing in XML and/or Arbortext is required
Proficient in use of DoD specifications, such as MIL-STD 40051-2C and MIL-HDBK-1222
Proficient in S1000D
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Familiar with graphics tools such as Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Familiar with modeling tools such as Solid Works a plus
Familiar with computer-based authoring tools, such as Windchill, Captivate or Articulate a plus
Documenting/Recording/Communicating/Updating/Using/Evaluating Information
Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form
Provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
Confer with engineering disciplines, technical installers, manufacturing personnel, or field support personnel
Keep up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job
Use interviewing procedures
Use technical information in operation and maintenance activities
Evaluate Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
Ensure correct grammar, punctuation, or spelling
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical Engineering field or equivalent amount of education and experience. Related military training and/or experience is a plus.
Experience Requirement:
Minimum of five years of related work experience including preparation of system documentation. Field Engineering experience is desirable. Demonstrated experience in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, Fiber Optics, Aviation, Rail, Maritime, and Radar operation and maintenance are also acceptable forms of demonstrated abilities.
TCOM offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs, options and eligibility may vary depending on date of hire, classification, and schedule type.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Location: Elizabeth City, NC
Salary: $38.00-$46.00 per hour
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Technical Writer
role at
TCOM, L.P.
Write and revise technical materials, such as equipment operator, maintenance, manuals, appendices, and repair parts and special tools lists manuals on advanced military equipment. May assist in layout work. Technical writer to develop system documentation to be used for maintenance and operation of the aerostat, mooring subsystem, payloads, and associated ground/site support equipment. This role is for the Documentation and Training department. This opening is contingent on TCOM receiving US government authorization to proceed with work on a contract already awarded.
Major Work Responsibilities
Maintain cognizance of system hardware status, configuration and testing schedules
Become fully knowledgeable of the functions, operation, test and maintenance procedures of the equipment
Evaluate existing operation and maintenance documentation
Modify and develop documentation to meet current hardware configuration, requirements and schedules
Review vendor documentation
Interface with hardware/system and field engineering personnel to obtain the necessary information for developing the documentation materials
Develop the operation and maintenance manuals within the schedule requirements
Validate operation and maintenance manuals
Develop documentation in MIL-STD format using XML
Adhere to stylesheet and DTD rules
Ensure IETM XML is error free by using business rules and source verifier
Supporting Work Responsibilities
Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources
Review engineering specifications and design review documents
Interview engineers and field support specialists
Read engineering drawings
Review Field Mod notices
Review and evaluate previously existing training materials
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software)
Proficient with technical writing in XML and/or Arbortext is required
Proficient in use of DoD specifications, such as MIL-STD 40051-2C and MIL-HDBK-1222
Proficient in S1000D
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Familiar with graphics tools such as Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Familiar with modeling tools such as Solid Works a plus
Familiar with computer-based authoring tools, such as Windchill, Captivate or Articulate a plus
Documenting/Recording/Communicating/Updating/Using/Evaluating Information
Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form
Provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
Confer with engineering disciplines, technical installers, manufacturing personnel, or field support personnel
Keep up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job
Use interviewing procedures
Use technical information in operation and maintenance activities
Evaluate Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
Ensure correct grammar, punctuation, or spelling
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical Engineering field or equivalent amount of education and experience. Related military training and/or experience is a plus.
Experience Requirement:
Minimum of five years of related work experience including preparation of system documentation. Field Engineering experience is desirable. Demonstrated experience in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, Fiber Optics, Aviation, Rail, Maritime, and Radar operation and maintenance are also acceptable forms of demonstrated abilities.
TCOM offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs, options and eligibility may vary depending on date of hire, classification, and schedule type.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Location: Elizabeth City, NC
Salary: $38.00-$46.00 per hour
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