Engineering Technical Writer

Responsibilities
Writes, rewrites and/or edits engineering documents such as technical procedure manuals, test requirement documents (TRDs), user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.

Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.

Conducts quality review of materials.

Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).

Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.

Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.

Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of engineering technical writing.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline or related field

Or Military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology—based sensors/systems

Engineering background or equivalent military background

Expert knowledge with MS Office Products

Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously

Excellent attention to detail

Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance

Self-starter and engaged team member

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years’ engineering writing experience

Minimum of 2 years’ experience with structured authoring applications, such as: Arbortext, MadCap Flare, or FrameMaker

Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100)

Knowledge of standards – XML, SGML, HTML, S1000D and DITA for structured Content

Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance

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