Technical Editor

BAE Systems • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an entry level Technical Writer/Editor to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system program. Strong attentional to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well independently and with others are important traits we expect the successful candidate to possess and demonstrate.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to producing and editing technical documents and technical procedure manuals such as: Strategic Systems Program Instructions (SSPINSTs), Weapon System Maintenance documents, Ordnance Pamphlets (OPs), Ordnance Documents (ODs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and related documentation to include but not limited to, governing documents, correspondence, document technical specifications and work instruction. This role requires close collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Technologists, and other Technical Editors to ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and compliant with established standards. This role has the potential to assist in the management of model configuration, libraries, and reusable elements within the MBSE environment to maintain integrity and consistency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or Computer Science.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding strong proofreading and formatting skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and an eye for formatting inconsistencies
• Self-starter with a proven ability to learn and quickly grasp complex concepts to convey them clearly and accurately
• Ability to manage conflicting tasking with an eye for prioritization
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Python, Matlab, SysML, or other programming languages
• Familiarity utilizing modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) tools such as SharePoint or Confluence
• Interest in exploring Systems Engineering/Digital Engineering/Systems Modeling

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of tasks related to producing and editing technical documents and technical procedure manuals such as: Strategic Systems Program Instructions (SSPINSTs), Weapon System Maintenance documents, Ordnance Pamphlets (OPs), Ordnance Documents (ODs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and related documentation to include but not limited to, governing documents, correspondence, document technical specifications and work instruction.
• Close collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Technologists, and other Technical Editors to ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and compliant with established standards.
• Assisting in the management of model configuration, libraries, and reusable elements within the MBSE environment to maintain integrity and consistency.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level