Technical Editor And Writer 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves writing, rewriting, and editing technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications. The goal is to communicate technical specifications and instructions clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences. The incumbent will acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers and observing production methods. Quality review of materials will also be conducted. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining various technical publications to support a monitoring and control system aboard FORD class ships. Collaboration with product developers, observation of production methods, and development of familiarity with technical specifications are expected. Responsibilities may also include preparation and/or peer review of approval letters, interdepartmental memos, and process guides. The candidate will communicate with stakeholders, management, and engineers across PREPY and other NNS departments during status meetings.

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
US Citizenship Required
Final Clearance Required to Start

Nice To Haves

Works well in a collaborative work environment
Ensures quality assurance of technical documentation
Previous technical experience

Responsibilities

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, and observing performance of production methods.
Conducts quality review of materials.
Developing and maintaining various technical publications, in support of maintaining a monitoring and control system aboard the FORD class ships.
Collaborate with product developers, observe performance of production methods, and develop familiarity with technical specifications.
Preparation and/or peer review of approval letters, interdepartmental memos and process guides.
Communicate with stakeholders, management, and engineers across the PREPY and other NNS departments during status meetings.