Lead Technical Writer
L3Harris Technologies, Waco, TX, United States
The Senior Specialist, Technical Writer will be responsible for gathering, composing, and editing technical information to prepare flight manuals, maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation for our warfighters.
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
The Technical Publications team is a group of professionals committed to providing quality and timely publication deliverables for commercial and government projects in a dynamic environment.
Compile and structure researched technical information for development of documentation.
Authoring/Generating content for illustrated parts catalogs/maintenance manuals/flight operation/mission systems/Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) documents, in an Unstructured/Structured FrameMaker environment or other authoring software for commercial and/or Air Force, Army, or Navy programs.
Work closely with the management team to stay updated on project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
May manage projects or processes with general supervision.
Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat, FrameMaker and Microsoft Office.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with nine (9) years of prior technical writing experience.
Graduate Degree with seven (7) years of prior technical writing experience.
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of thirteen (13) years of prior technical writing experience in an Aerospace-driven environment or within the defense industry .
Demonstrated writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.
Must have Active Secret Clearance at the time of hire.
Preferred Additional Skills: End User experience in the Military/DoD industry.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Security clearances may only be granted to U.S.
citizens. xsgimln
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish .
For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
The Technical Publications team is a group of professionals committed to providing quality and timely publication deliverables for commercial and government projects in a dynamic environment.
Compile and structure researched technical information for development of documentation.
Authoring/Generating content for illustrated parts catalogs/maintenance manuals/flight operation/mission systems/Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) documents, in an Unstructured/Structured FrameMaker environment or other authoring software for commercial and/or Air Force, Army, or Navy programs.
Work closely with the management team to stay updated on project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
May manage projects or processes with general supervision.
Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat, FrameMaker and Microsoft Office.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with nine (9) years of prior technical writing experience.
Graduate Degree with seven (7) years of prior technical writing experience.
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of thirteen (13) years of prior technical writing experience in an Aerospace-driven environment or within the defense industry .
Demonstrated writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.
Must have Active Secret Clearance at the time of hire.
Preferred Additional Skills: End User experience in the Military/DoD industry.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Security clearances may only be granted to U.S.
citizens. xsgimln
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish .
For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .