Senior Technical Writer (Hybrid-Puerto Rico)
About The Position
The Global Technical Solutions team in Puerto Rico is looking for motivated candidates to join our team of Technical Writers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and translating technical information into government technical publications, manuals, and other documentation for non-technical and technical users. The candidate will also establish and maintain internal and external company contacts for RTX Collins Aerospace equipment and/or specific platform subject matter experts. This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered. This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager. What YOU will learn: You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who we support? How we work? You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry. You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
- Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience maintaining, operating, building, or designing aircraft equipment.
- Component level electronics skills and/or recent experience.
- Experience with using and/or producing operator, intermediate, or depot level maintenance documentation.
- Experience using technical writing tools such as: MS Word, Adobe FrameMaker, ArborText.
- Experience developing technical publications in accordance with industry standards such as: ATA iSpec 2200, S1000D, and Military specifications.
- Experience developing technical publications utilizing Simplified Technical English (STE) in accordance with ASD-STE100.
- Former military experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Research, analyze, design, and create technical publications and/or other types of documentation with a moderate complexity using established industry and military documentation standards.
- Interpret and comprehend system operation that is derived from engineering documentation (schematics, mechanical drawings, software specifications, hardware interface specifications, and equipment specifications).
- Analyze and communicate engineering source data so that it is understandable to internal and external Collins Aerospace customers.
- Prepare product estimates to support development and planning cycles for each technical publication or document assigned.
- Be accountable for the cost, quality, and timely delivery of all assignments.
- Assist in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality of production and maintain cost control.
- Provide guidance to team members on production of technical publications or documentation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
