Undersea Systems Technical Writer

Job TitleSenior Technical Writing SpecialistBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.Clearance RequirementsDepartment of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.Responsibilities for this PositionReady to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it's often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it's waiting for you right now, right here. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. It's your chance to put your talent to the ultimate test. Are you ready? The Senior Technical Writing Specialist is responsible for creating, planning, writing and editing complex operational, instructional, interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs), maintenance or test procedures. This will entail documenting engineering processes and specifications by editing software developer and engineering staff's notes and procedures and applying formatting in order to support the writing and publication of hardware and software test procedures. Additionally, you'll work with junior writers providing feedback and critiquing work in order to help develop leadership skills, documentation skills and expertise with production tools and projects.What You'll ExperienceTechnologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secretA team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's nextOpportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discoveredWhat You Bring to the TableBachelor's Degree in a Technical Discipline (engineering, science, etc) A minor in Technical Writing, English, Language Arts, Foreign Languages, etc. strongly preferred or a strong interest in these areasStrong and demonstrated technical writing skillsStrong team leadership and organizational skillsExpert level proficiency with Microsoft Office ToolsWorking knowledge of (or willingness to learn) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) strongly preferredWorking knowledge of (or willingness to learn) databasesWorking knowledge of (or willingness to learn) Adobe Creative Cloud suite of applications, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and AcrobatKnowledge of (or willingness to learn) cabled undersea systemsBasic working skills and knowledge of (or willingness to learn) various high level, markup, scripting, etc. languages (Java, Python, XML, SQL, etc)Experience working with large datasets is a plus, but not requiredAbility to work within an established team structureWhat Sets You ApartStrives to grow expertise in the fundamentals of their job (e.g. production tools, projects, DoD MIL STD, IETMS, etc.)Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team successStrong initiative on assignments and ability to exercise independent judgment and professionally executes projectsPlease note, this is an onsite position and requires work to be done on site at our McLeansville, NC location. This position offers little to no opportunities for remote work.This position may require occasional travel.Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.Combined Salary RangeUSD $81,352.00 - USD $88,025.00 /Yr.Company OverviewGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans