TECHNICAL WRITER Job at Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI) in Tampa

Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Research technical data (i.e., MTBF, EOL/EOS) for COTS items, write and edit deliverable technical publications, configuration documentation, and Integrated Logistics Support documentation for ASI products. Technical publications including operation and maintenance manuals, preventive maintenance systems, instructor utilization handbooks, COTS manuals, and other ILS/configuration documentation as required by the contract. Ensure all product details are accurate and in compliance with contractual while supporting the overall program objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research, write, edit project documentation deliverables (e.g. Technical Reference Manuals, Procedures, System Operation & Maintenance Manuals, Instructor Utilization Handbooks, Training System Support Document) in accordance with Data Item Descriptions, Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCR), and/or S1000D XML specifications.

Execute and manage all aspects of assigned own projects, including planning, researching, data gathering, writing, data validation, review process, coordination of other departmental resources, and publication.

Work closely with product development teams using written and face‑to‑face communications. Ensure accuracy and completeness of all technical information, and related data contents of documentation.

Analyze drawings, specifications, mock‑ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.

Review published materials to recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.

Utilize manufacturers and trade catalogs, drawings and other data related to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.

Select and/or create photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to best illustrate materials.

Create/modify illustrations to enhance specified materials or assembly sequence.

Interpret contract requirements and communicate compliance approach in both verbal and meeting presentation format.

Assist with creation, duplication, and distribution of material.

Organize and compile COTS Manuals for submittal to the customer in accordance with specifications.

Provide Logistics support for DMSMS, spares provisioning, maintainability and reliability analysis.

Maintain ongoing collaboration with Logistics customer counterparts to proactively manage expectations and mitigate project risks.

Work with a team of writers/logisticians fulfilling primary and secondary roles over numerous projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Entry - 0 to 3 Years

Mid - 3 to 7 Years

Senior - 7+ Years

Ability to collect, research, organize, and synthesize material from inspection of systems, engineering documentation, and oral discussions with personnel responsible for trainer systems.

Ability to understand and follow contractual requirements and work with stakeholders to clarify and refine those requirements when ambiguous or open to interpretation.

Ability to establish and follow schedules and balance competing demands for limited resources.

High proficiency in using MS Office, Visio, HTML documentation, and Adobe Acrobat.

Technical writing style that focuses on order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

Working knowledge of writing processes, principles and techniques in research and writing.

Experience in a highly regulated environment.

Proven ability to analyze highly technical information.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.

Ability to sustain customer rapport and interact well within a team environment.

Ability to adapt communication style and messaging to different audiences verbally and in writing.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed appropriately.

Ability to work in a project‑oriented, fast paced environment to meet deadlines.

Extremely detail and process oriented

Required to communicate in English.

Technical writing experience in the flight simulator industry is preferred.

Technical writing experience in Department of Defense, Military or Aviation Standards is required.

S1000D XML schema structure for IETMs (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals) experience is preferred.

Working experience using Adobe Illustrator and XML (Arbortext) publishing is preferred. Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks is a plus.

Logistics experience providing maintainability/reliability analysis for customers is preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Communications or Engineering (with Technical Writing and/or Integrated Logistics Support experience).

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizenship Required: As a federal contractor supporting the U.S. warfighter, it is required that all employees in this role be United States citizens in compliance with government contract and security requirements.

Background Check: Must be able to successfully pass an initial background screening.

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, as required by the position.

Work Schedule Flexibility: Occasional overtime and alternate shifts may be required to meet customer schedules, critical deadlines, or program milestones.

Travel Requirements: Must be capable and willing to travel domestically and, on occasion, internationally to customer sites, partner locations, or project meetings in support of contract objectives.

Drug‑Free Workplace: ASI maintains a Drug‑Free Workplace. Applicants and employees are subject to pre‑employment and random drug testing in accordance with company policy.

Employment Contingency: All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all background checks, security clearance requirements, and drug‑screening results.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical office environment requires the use of typical office equipment (e.g., computers, phones, etc.). Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulation, and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.

There may be extensive periods requiring the use of computer terminals to accomplish work objectives.

Bending, standing, walking, crawling under desks or behind furniture may be required.

Lifting of laptop and other computer equipment, files and/or personal belongings weighing 50 lbs. or less may be required.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment consisting of offices and cubicles with low to moderate noise and bright or dim lighting.

The work is fast‑paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.

The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as external customers.

Candidate Reasonable Accommodation
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify Aero simulation, Inc. by e‑mail at jobs@aerosimulation.com or by calling directly at 813-867-4447.

Equal Employment Opportunity
ASI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic/civil partnership or marital status, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify
ASI is proud to be an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet‑based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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En Español: RESUMO DE POSICIÓN Descripción Datos técnicos de investigación (es decir, MTBF, EOL/EOS) para los artículos de COTS, redacción y edición de publicaciones técnicas entregadas, documentación de configuración y documentación integrada de soporte logístico para productos ASI. Publicaciones técnicas, incluidos manuales de operación y mantenimiento, sistemas de mantenimiento preventivo, manuals de utilización de instructores, manuales COTS y otra documentación ILS/configuración según lo exija el contrato. Asegurarse de que todos los detalles del producto son exactos y en cumplimiento contractual al tiempo que respaldan los objetivos generales del programa. DOTICIONES ESSENTIALES Y RESPONSIBILITIES Investigación, escritura, edición de los materiales entregados en la documentación del proyecto (por ejemplo, Manuals de referencia técnica, Procedimientos, Manuales de mantención del sistema 1000, Manual de cierre de manual de utilización, Sistema de capacitación y soporte de datos) de acuerdo con los requisitos de desarrollo de los proyectos técnicos, la elaboración de documentos de trabajo, la gestión y la gestión de datos de los equipos de trabajo (incluyendo la ejecución de proyectos de SCRD), gestión de todos los aspectos específicos de los procesos de trabajo y de gestión de las tareas, la evaluación de datos, la ejecución y la aplicación de los documentos de datos del documento, así como los procedimientos de gestión y otros aspectos específicos del proceso de trabajo de gestión del proyecto, la implementación de los trabajos (exexecución de trabajo). Asegurar la exactitud y la integridad de toda la información técnica y los datos relacionados con el funcionamiento, el mantenimiento y el servicio de los equipos. Seleccionar y/o crear fotografías, dibujos, especificaciones, diagramas y gráficos para ilustrar mejor los materiales. Crea/modifica ilustraciones para mejorar los materiales especificados o la secuencia de ensamblaje. Revisa los materiales publicados para recomendar revisiones o cambios en el alcance, formato, contenido y métodos de reproducción y vinculación. Utilice catálogos de fabricantes y comerciales, dibujo y otros datos relativos a la operación, mantenimiento, y servicio de equipo. Seleccione y /o cree fotos, dibujes, maquetas, diagramas y diagramas para ilustrarlo mejor. Cree/modifique ilustraciones que mejoren los materiales específicos o la sequencia de montaje. Interpreta los requisitos del contrato y comuníquese los requisitos de cumplimiento tanto en el formato verbal como en el Aide Aide. Familiarización con AutoCAD, SolidWorks es una ventaja. Se prefiere que todos los empleados de esta función sean ciudadanos de Estados Unidos que cumplan con los requisitos del contrato gubernamental y de seguridad. Verificación de antecedentes: Deben ser capaces de pasar con éxito una prueba inicial de detección. Libertad de seguridad: Deberá ser capaz de obtener y mantener una licencia de seguridad activa del Departamento de Defensa (DoD). Los solicitantes y los empleados están sujetos a pruebas de drogas previas al empleo y aleatorias de acuerdo con la política de la empresa. Contingencia de empleo: Todas las ofertas de empleo dependen de la realización exitosa de todas las comprobaciones de antecedentes, requisitos de autorización de seguridad y resultados de detección de drogas. REQUERICIONES FÍSICAS El entorno típico de la oficina requiere el uso de equipos de oficina típicos (por ejemplo, computadoras, teléfonos, etc.). por correo electrónico a jobs@aerosimulation.com o llamando directamente al 813-867-4447. Equal Employment Opportunity ASI se enorgullece de ser un empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo y de acción afirmativa dedicado a atraer, retener y desarrollar una fuerza laboral diversa e inclusiva. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar la edad, raza, color, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo, el parto o condiciones médicas relacionadas), orientación sexual, identidad de género, asociación doméstica/civil o estatus civil, origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano protegido u otra característica protegida por la ley. E-Verify ASI está orgullosa de ser una empresa de verificación electrónica.