Specialist Technical Writer

L3Harris Technologies • Colorado Springs, CO

262d • $62,000 - $115,000

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer Specialist to join our team in supporting the Space Surveillance Telescope (SST) program on the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) contract. The position requires strong written, editorial, and verbal skills to create documentation for all phases of Technical Order (TO) development and sustainment process in accordance with MIL-STDs, TO 00-5 series, contract governing artifacts, style guide, and customer requirements related to writing task assignments. The role involves working as part of a cross-functional team, made up of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), to accomplish technical writing assignments and performing research using technical data or commercial sources to support these assignments.

Requirements

• Active SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in technical documentation development in accordance with MIL-STDs and TO 00-5 series.
• Ability to interpret and follow written technical instructions and procedures.
• Strong technical background to translate technical information into written content.
• Knowledge of SGML and Extensible Markup Language (XML) tagging environment.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat PDF software.
• DoD work experience developing and sustaining TO baselines for Air Force and Space Force weapon systems.

Responsibilities

• Create documentation for all phases of Technical Order (TO) development and sustainment process.
• Understand engineering specifications, including engineering drawings and test procedures.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Perform research using technical data or commercial sources.
• Convert non-editable TOs into Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) format.
• Multitask, prioritize, and meet project timelines and deadlines.
• Utilize MS Office applications and Adobe Pro for PDF file manipulation.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree