Specialist, Technical Writing

L3Harris•Greenville, NC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Technical Writer, will be responsible for creating, developing, planning, writing and editing operational, instructional, maintenance or test procedures for paper, multimedia or web-based publication. This role involves researching and translating technical information into user-friendly manuals and web-based documents, documenting engineering processes, and ensuring products meet company standards. The Specialist will interact with Engineering stakeholders and customers, manage budgets and schedules, and utilize MS Office Suite for communication and coordination. A key responsibility includes updating various digital publications for the VIPSAM fleet of aircraft and developing/modifying digital publications using FrameMaker software in an unstructured environment. The role also requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of prior experience gathering, composing, and editing technical information for Flight Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, and other technical documentation.
Graduate Degree with two (2) years of prior experience gathering, composing, and editing technical information for Flight Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, and other technical documentation.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of eight (8) years of prior experience gathering, composing, and editing technical information for Flight Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, and other technical documentation.
Must be a US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret clearance.
Aeronautical Publications and/or Engineering experience.
Operator experience on VIP Government aircraft.

Responsibilities

Create, develop, plan, write, and edit operational, instructional, maintenance, or test procedures for paper, multimedia, or web-based publication.
Research and translate technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for non-technical and technical users.
Conduct interviews with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation.
Document engineering processes and specifications.
Recommend formats responsive to technical and customer requirements.
Produce products that conform to company documentation and quality assurance standards.
Interact with Engineering stakeholders and customers to accurately capture Publication data and schedule requirements.
Work within and lead defined budgets and meet schedule deadlines by employing adaptability and flexibility through change management.
Use MS Office Suite and locally created applications to communicate manpower and scheduling of personnel while coordinating with Program Management Office and Technical Publication supervision.
Update Digital Flight Manual, Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Wiring Diagram Manual, Time Compliance Technical Orders, Maintenance Planning, and Task Card data for the VIPSAM fleet of aircraft.
Develop and modify required digital publications in an unstructured environment using FrameMaker software.
Obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance.
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.