Technical Writer I
About The Position
Technical Writer I is an entry-level position introducing the candidate to technical writing. Working with the Technical Publications team, this person helps produce high-quality documentation, including manuals, white papers, and templates. The role collaborates with engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts to document the intended use of company products. It also involves maintaining templates, assisting with marketing and proposal materials, and coordinating technical-documentation updates. The position works under the supervision of a supervisor or manager and handles problems of limited scope using standard practices and procedures.
Requirements
- Associate degree in English, Technical Writing, Communication, or an equivalent discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 0–2 years of experience in the field.
- Novice-level HTML, XML, or Markdown coding skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Basic knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
- Exemplary attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and superb grammar skills.
- Knowledge of proofreader’s symbols.
- Understanding of database structures and best practices.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in aviation, defense, or aerospace industries.
- Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Familiarity with DoD or government contracting and the aerospace industry.
- Knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
- Strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
- Ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
- Commitment to learning from mistakes and improving individual, team, and company performance.
- Focus on teamwork and collaboration, prioritizing team success.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate technical publication projects, potentially incorporating copy from multiple authors into one publication.
- Write, format, edit, proofread, and copyedit technical manuals, white papers, marketing materials, and other documents.
- Review and edit documentation for grammatical and content accuracy according to established style guides and templates.
- Coordinate graphics, page layouts, and pre-print production with a technical illustrator or graphic designer.
- Use existing templates and ensure documents meet established content and formatting standards.
- Collaborate with technical staff and other writers to prepare content for publications.
- Support projects throughout the publication process, ensuring accuracy, quality control, and adherence to deadlines.
- Maintain working knowledge of company products and work with a supervisor to manage multiple projects.
- Assist in creating and updating organization-wide Word templates.
- Assist with proposal activities as needed, including binding documents, printing tabs, and helping with reviews.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- Paid holiday shutdown.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
