Associate, Technical Writer (Colorado Springs, CO)

L3Harris•Fountain, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform technical writing in support of all phases of Technical Order (TO) sustainment and development. Research technical data, organize ideas, and use clear communication skills to document procedural content. Work with engineers to translate engineering concepts and actions into clear and concise TO content. Convert MSWord-based or non-editable technical data into Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) TO manuals. Incorporate Air Force (AF) TO Forms 22 and 252 redline change requests into legacy TOs. Incorporate approved internal and external review comments into legacy TOs. Work in accordance with AF TO requirements, DoD MIL-STDs, and SENSOR Internal Operating Procedures (IOP), Joint Internal Operating Procedures (JIOP), and other contractor-specific internal processes.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, or a related field, or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Nice To Haves

AF TO development and sustainment writing experience
SGML tagging environment writing experience
Familiarity with AF TO requirements and DoD MIL-STDs for technical orders and manuals
Redlining PDF files using Adobe Professional

Responsibilities

Perform technical writing in support of all phases of Technical Order (TO) sustainment and development
Research technical data, organize ideas, and use clear communication skills to document procedural content
Work with engineers to translate engineering concepts and actions into clear and concise TO content
Convert MSWord-based or non-editable technical data into Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) TO manuals
Incorporate Air Force (AF) TO Forms 22 and 252 redline change requests into legacy TOs
Incorporate approved internal and external review comments into legacy TOs
Work in accordance with AF TO requirements, DoD MIL-STDs, and SENSOR Internal Operating Procedures (IOP), Joint Internal Operating Procedures (JIOP), and other contractor-specific internal processes
Design, analyze, modify, test and evaluate optical systems.
Employ modeling tools, perform laboratory experimentations.
Ability to operate all optical related equipment to successfully execute tasks to include data reductions, evaluation of result, and delivery/presentation to audience
Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
Perform simulations and present design reviews to peer engineers.
Work with a technical leader on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and ensure successful outcome through program milestones.