Technical Aide, Tech Writing

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security. The Life Cycle Support directorate is responsible for the development and maintenance of all submarine logistics products, including modernization and fleet support of submarines. Our mission is to provide the U.S. Navy (and allied forces) five-star support that increases submarine Operational Availability and Capability. As part of this directorate, Department 403 – Technical Services provides writing, editing, logistics, and production services in the development and maintenance of logistic technical data (LTD), including ship systems manuals and component technical manuals for OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA, SSGN, COLUMBIA, and VANGUARD (UK) platforms. In this position, you will research, write, and publish system level and component level technical descriptions and procedures for all submarine classes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Bachelors degree OR 4+ years of writing experience OR military experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Accurate interpretation of technical information from drawings, maintenance documents, and other sources.
Attention to detail.
Project and time management.
Efficient written communication.
Knowledge and proficiency in at least ARTEMIS/EVM principles, Word, Excel, Adobe product suite (markup tools), TITAN (CMS), ITAR and import/export training.

Nice To Haves

Previous Navy experience
Technical or writing degree
Qualified in Submarines
Experience in electronic publishing (XML, SGML, or equivalent)
Experience reading & interpreting technical drawings

Responsibilities

Research, write, and publish system level and component level technical descriptions and procedures for all submarine classes.
Work closely and coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines, technical illustrators, and department supervision to develop new or revised descriptive chapters, operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and component technical manuals for systems and equipment found onboard nuclear powered submarines.
Develop technical products as interactive electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) using state of the art electronic publishing software.
Learn to read and interpret fluid and electrical system diagrams, ship construction drawings, equipment drawings, and vendor equipment operating manuals.