Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Job Summary:

We are a company of innovators, game changers, and entrepreneurs. As a prime contractor, we provide a broad range of communication, electronic and sensor systems used on military and commercial platforms across the globe. We embrace innovative and progressive ideas to advance our products for military and commercial customers. Electronic Systems Segment (ESS) is one of four L3 business segments, and provides a broad range of aerospace systems, security and detection systems, and pilot training.

L3 AS&T is built on the proposition that a small team of the right people can do what others will not even attempt. We specialize in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced small UASs, affordable radar systems, weapon systems, and RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience. We've earned a reputation for providing vital warfighter solutions at a faster pace than traditional DoD contractors, so if you like the idea of hands-on experience designing, building, testing and fielding new technology, join us.

We are currently seeking a professional Technical Writer to join this expanding team. The successful applicant will be responsible for creating technical documents and manuals, training materials, technical proposal development, explain complex information in a clear and concise manner and working with engineering and program management staff to ensure accuracy of product descriptions. If you have experience as a Technical Writer in the aircraft, UAV or advanced technology industry, we encourage you to submit an application.

You will demonstrate success by:

• Plan, develop, organize, write and edit operational procedures, maintenance manuals and training curriculum materials

• Research, develop and document technical design specifications and test scripts

• Produce electronic documentation in addition to hard copy manuals

• Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation

• Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content

• Configuration manage updates and revisions to technical manuals

Our Values are an integral part of who we are. We seek candidates who share our values:

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Respect

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working in a technical writing position

• U.S. Citizenship
• Existing DoD clearance with current 5 year update with the ability to obtain and maintain additional clearances

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to write in a clear, concise, and precise manner and to be able to convey information appropriately for the anticipated audiences.

• Strong interviewing and listening skills to obtain knowledge from technical Subject Matter Experts.

• Experience authoring DoD technical manuals IAW MIL-STD-38784, -DTL-87929, and –DTL-38807.

• Experience in authoring operation, maintenance, and repair manuals as well as training manuals addressing these three areas.

• Experience with SGML and XML with publishing engines like ArborText.

• Experience testing, validating and verifying technical manuals.

• The willingness and enthusiasm to learn the operation of the products for which the manuals are written. Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking

Desired:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Ability to use CAD (Creo, SolidWorks, etc) to produce graphics for manuals

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L3 Technologies, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3 provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. L3 maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.