Technical Writer II
Phase2 Technology, Austin, TX, United States
Technical Writer II
Hiring Department
Applied Research Laboratories
Location PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Purpose Write, maintain, and prepare technical documents for high‑frequency active sonar systems deployed for the U.S. Navy. Responsible for researching, writing, and editing technical reports, manuals, operating procedures, and other materials. Determines format, supporting graphics, photography, and videography for technical publications. Consults with technical content specialists for accuracy. Creates, updates, and revises current inventory of publications and other training materials.
Responsibilities
Write and maintain HTML & PDF user guides, maintenance manuals, and troubleshooting materials to support system operations and data analysis.
Compile and publish client‑level documentation, such as support plans, employment guides, and system description documents.
Develop source material in support of Navy training needs.
Prepare reports of test event details and performance results.
Participate in the testing and verification of sonar components as needed—both in an office and at fielded locations—and prepare reports of results.
Participate in peer editing and publishing processes.
May capture and edit still photos and video artifacts.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in English, technical writing, communications, or a related field.
Two years of professional or technical writing/editing experience.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of authoring tools such as MadCap Flare, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.
Experience writing single‑source documentation for PDF and HTML outputs.
Understanding or familiarity with Linux, wikis, Markdown, HTML, CSS, CAD, and revision control tools.
Demonstrated knowledge or ability to produce software, hardware, or technical documentation.
Experience writing hardware assembly, maintenance, and/or operations content.
Experience writing user guides and/or operating procedures.
Experience creating, maintaining, or adhering to an internal style guide.
Demonstrated knowledge or ability to express and present key principles.
Strong organizational skills and focus.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with peers, clients, and management.
US Citizen Requirement Applicants must be U.S. citizens, subject to a government security investigation, and eligible for access to classified information appropriate to the project requirements.
Salary Range $45,000 – $57,342+ (negotiable based on qualifications).
Working Conditions
Standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Use of manual dexterity.
Some weekend, evening, and holiday work.
Possible interstate/intrastate travel.
Required Materials
Resume/CV.
Three work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
Letter of interest.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs, and activities, and admissions.
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Location PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Purpose Write, maintain, and prepare technical documents for high‑frequency active sonar systems deployed for the U.S. Navy. Responsible for researching, writing, and editing technical reports, manuals, operating procedures, and other materials. Determines format, supporting graphics, photography, and videography for technical publications. Consults with technical content specialists for accuracy. Creates, updates, and revises current inventory of publications and other training materials.
Responsibilities
Write and maintain HTML & PDF user guides, maintenance manuals, and troubleshooting materials to support system operations and data analysis.
Compile and publish client‑level documentation, such as support plans, employment guides, and system description documents.
Develop source material in support of Navy training needs.
Prepare reports of test event details and performance results.
Participate in the testing and verification of sonar components as needed—both in an office and at fielded locations—and prepare reports of results.
Participate in peer editing and publishing processes.
May capture and edit still photos and video artifacts.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in English, technical writing, communications, or a related field.
Two years of professional or technical writing/editing experience.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of authoring tools such as MadCap Flare, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.
Experience writing single‑source documentation for PDF and HTML outputs.
Understanding or familiarity with Linux, wikis, Markdown, HTML, CSS, CAD, and revision control tools.
Demonstrated knowledge or ability to produce software, hardware, or technical documentation.
Experience writing hardware assembly, maintenance, and/or operations content.
Experience writing user guides and/or operating procedures.
Experience creating, maintaining, or adhering to an internal style guide.
Demonstrated knowledge or ability to express and present key principles.
Strong organizational skills and focus.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with peers, clients, and management.
US Citizen Requirement Applicants must be U.S. citizens, subject to a government security investigation, and eligible for access to classified information appropriate to the project requirements.
Salary Range $45,000 – $57,342+ (negotiable based on qualifications).
Working Conditions
Standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Use of manual dexterity.
Some weekend, evening, and holiday work.
Possible interstate/intrastate travel.
Required Materials
Resume/CV.
Three work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
Letter of interest.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs, and activities, and admissions.
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