Technical Editor And Writer 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials. This position is intended for the hardware integration group in E70. The incumbent will be responsible for development and maintenance of component technical manuals. This position regularly communicates with the NAVY, NNL, and Engineers/Designers across departments via email, phone and in-person meetings. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Paint Editor and must be knowledgeable of Adobe Acrobat, Windows, and Internet Explorer/Edge. Job responsibilities will include performing verification and validation tasks of component technical manuals. AutoCAD experience is a plus, but is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience
NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Paint Editor and must be knowledgeable of Adobe Acrobat, Windows, and Internet Explorer/Edge.
US Citizenship Required for this Position
Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Nice To Haves

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Experience
Familiar with software troubleshooting
5 or more years of experience in researching, editing, writing, and developing technical manuals
Experience in Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML)
AutoCAD Experience

Responsibilities

Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents
Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
Conducts quality review of materials.
Development and maintenance of component technical manuals.
Regularly communicates with the NAVY, NNL, and Engineers/Designers across departments via email, phone and in-person meetings.
Performing verification and validation tasks of component technical manuals.