Technical Writer
About The Position
Raytheon’s Technical Information Group in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Technical Editor/Writer to support aerospace-defense engineering through development of hardware and software technical documentation for end-user Technical Manuals. The role works with engineers, technical writers, logistics support personnel, and systems engineering organizations to collect and document system architecture and develop technical manuals in accordance with defined standards and contractual requirements. The position is onsite in Huntsville and requires approximately 20% travel within the continental United States. An active DoD Secret clearance is required after the first day, and U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
Requirements
- Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience developing technical documentation and technical writing.
- Experience working with engineering documentation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day one.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to work in a team environment, communicate effectively, and interact professionally with other organizations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with military systems and/or technical manual standards.
- Experience with XML markup language.
- Well-organized and self-starting.
Responsibilities
- Work with engineering, technical writing, logistics support, and systems engineering organizations to collect and document system architecture.
- Develop applicable technical manuals in accordance with defined standards and contractual requirements.
- Travel within the continental United States approximately 20% of the time.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
