Technical Writer - OH

Technical Writer
US Citizenship is required for this role.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. has a career opportunity for a Technical Writer to join our growing Technical Publications Division. Our three divisions – Engineering and Test, Technical Services, and Mission Systems – make DTB a diverse and welcoming place to work and thrive.

Dayton T. Brown, Inc.'s technical writers, illustrators, engineers, programmers, analysts, logisticians, and data specialists provide world‑class technical documentation, information systems, training programs, and logistics data support services. We are experts in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment that will perform systems analysis, information development, technical writing, data conversions, and graphics preparation, while providing solutions for today’s sophisticated delivery requirements.

Our Technical Services team utilizes the most up‑to‑date and appropriate software and systems to undertake and complete projects. We know current documentation standards and specifications, including the ever‑evolving S1000D specification.

Responsibilities

General knowledge of S1000D business rules and how project‑specific technical data is developed to a project book plan or technical data development plan.

Develop technical data by analyzing source engineering data, including Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), 3D models, and drawings.

Ensure appropriate technical information and data are accumulated through researching and analyzing project engineering drawings, test procedures, design specifications/documentation, and software description documents.

Develop description and procedures to support maintenance and operations as required by the project.

Ensure clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation is authored, adhering to the processes and specifications for each project.

Collaborate effectively with subject matter experts such as engineers, technicians, and publications personnel.

Actively participate in team meetings and interface with illustrators and production personnel to support the development of technical documentation.

Review, analyze, and determine impact of customer comments and redlines, and help the team determine actions to resolve comments and follow through with management and/or customers.

Ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner to facilitate on‑time delivery of technical data to our customer.

Contribute to continuous improvement objectives to achieve delivery and quality goals.

As required, travel to the customer site for validation and verification events.

Required Qualifications

2‑ or 4‑year degree or equivalent experience.

3+ years’ experience in developing technical publications for commercial or military programs—including SGML/XML‑tagged data.

Must understand technical documentation specifications S1000D (Issue 4.1 or later preferred).

Solid technical knowledge/experience with the development of operational, maintenance, IPB, theory, and troubleshooting information/procedures for aircraft or ship systems.

Strong relationship‑building, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to work in pressure situations and to meet tight deadlines.

Provide real‑time status reporting of assignments.

Strong computer skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

US Citizenship – Required.

Security Clearance – Active Secret required, or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Turbine engine experience

Experience using EAGLE Publishing System

A&P Certification

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

A stable, successful organization

Innovative work environment

Advancement potential

Private medical, vision, and dental insurance

Profit sharing, 401(k) with company match

Work/life balance and family values

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – Veterans and Disabled.

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