Technical Writer II
About The Position
This position involves writing and editing technically oriented documentation for the Component Test & Analysis Division (ECL) of the Environmental & Component Test Directorate (ECTD) at the Redstone Test Center (RTC). The role requires applying knowledge of test procedures, military standards, and aerospace standards to produce documentation that meets technical writing principles and organizational standards. The Technical Writer will also assist engineers in capturing detailed procedures, writing test plans and reports, verifying test data, and compiling results. Collaboration with engineers and technicians is key to translating complex technical concepts into understandable narratives and illustrations. Additionally, the role supports material failure/analysis engineers in producing Quality Deficiency Report (QDR) documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or related disciplines from an accredited college or university.
- Two to five years’ experience in technical writing.
- DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.
Nice To Haves
- Weapon system test and evaluation experience.
- Experience routinely interacting with engineers (other than in the computer software realm).
- Quality control or quality assurance experience.
- Mechanical engineering education.
Responsibilities
- Write and edit technically oriented documentation for the Component Test & Analysis Division (ECL) of the Environmental & Component Test Directorate (ECTD), Redstone Test Center (RTC).
- Apply knowledge of test procedures, military standards (MIL-STDs), military specifications (MIL- SPECs), military performance specifications (MIL-PRFs), etc. as well as aerospace and other relevant standards in order to produce technically oriented documentation that meets technical writing principles, and Army Test & Evaluation Command (ATEC) and Redstone Test Center (RTC) standards.
- Plan, develop, organize, write, and edit work instructions/procedures.
- Participate in audits of Component Test & Analysis Division (ECL) operations, and otherwise assist engineers in capturing ECL’s detailed procedures for operations.
- Assist in writing test plans, test reports, requirements, and supporting documents to communicate complex, technical information.
- Verify completeness of test data.
- Compile test data, information, and results into test reports.
- Collaborate with and assist teams of engineers and technicians in product and documentation requirements by quickly grasping complex technical concepts and translating them into readily understandable narrative and illustrations.
- Assist material failure/material analysis engineers and technicians in producing Quality Deficiency Report (QDR) documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
