Technical Writer/Editor I

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

63d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide skilled assistance in writing, maintaining, and preparing technical documents for high frequency active sonar systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least one year of professional or technical writing/editing experience.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
U.S. Citizen.
Chosen applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in English, technical writing, or similar field.
At least two years of professional or technical writing/editing experience.
Demonstrated knowledge or ability to produce software, hardware, or technical documentation.
Experience writing hardware assembly, maintenance, and/or operation procedures.
Experience writing user guides and/or operating procedures.
Experience creating, maintaining, or adhering to an internal style guide.
Knowledge of photo and video editing techniques.
Knowledge of authoring tools such as MadCap Flare, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.
Some understanding or familiarity with Linux, wikis, HTML, CSS, and revision control tools.
Demonstrated knowledge or ability to express and present key principles.
Strong organizational skills and focus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.
Ability to work independently as well as with peers, clients, and management.

Responsibilities

Write and maintain HTML & PDF user guides, maintenance manuals, and troubleshooting materials to support system operations and data analysis.
Compile and publish client-level documentation, such as support plans, employment guides, and system description documents.
Develop source material in support of Navy training needs.
Prepare reports of test event details and performance results.
Participate in the testing and verification of sonar components as needed - both in an office and in fielded locations.
Participate in peer editing and publishing processes.
May shoot still photos and video, edit still photos, edit and stitch together video clips, and may maintain multimedia equipment.
Other related functions as assigned.