Technical Writer - OH

Dayton T. Brown, Inc.•Lockland, OH

8d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is seeking a qualified and motivated Technical Writer to join our growing Technical Publications Division. Our organization, comprising three divisions (Engineering and Test, Technical Services, and Mission Systems), offers a diverse and welcoming environment. Our technical writers, illustrators, engineers, programmers, analysts, logisticians, and data specialists provide world-class technical documentation, information systems, training programs, and logistics data support services. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment, performing systems analysis, information development, technical writing, data conversions, and graphics preparation to meet sophisticated delivery requirements. Our Technical Services team utilizes the latest software and systems, staying current with documentation standards and specifications, including the S1000D specification.

Requirements

US Citizenship is required.
2 or 4-year degree or equivalent experience.
3+ years' experience in developing technical publications for commercial or military programs - including SGML/XML tagged data.
Understanding of technical documentation specifications S1000D (Issue 4.1 or later preferred).
Solid technical knowledge/experience with the development of operational, maintenance, IPB, theory, and troubleshooting information/procedures for aircraft or ship systems.
Strong relationship-building, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in pressure situations and to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to provide real-time status reporting of assignments.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Active Secret security clearance - Required, or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Turbine Engine experience
Experience using EAGLE Publishing System
A&P Certification

Responsibilities

Develop technical data by analyzing source data engineering data, including Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), 3D models, and drawings.
Ensure appropriate technical information and data are accumulated through researching and analyzing project engineering drawings, test procedures, design specifications/documentation, and software description documents.
Develop description and procedures to support maintenance and operations, as required by the project.
Ensure clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation is authored, adhering to the processes and specifications for each project.
Collaborate effectively with Subject Matter Experts such as engineers, technicians, and publications personnel.
Actively participate in team meetings, and interface with illustrators and production personnel to support the development of technical documentation.
Review, analyze, and determine the impact of customer comments and redlines, and help the team determine actions to resolve comments and follow through with management and/or customers.
Ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner to facilitate on-time delivery of technical data to our customer.
Contribute to continuous improvement objectives to achieve delivery and quality goals.
Travel to the customer site for Validation and Verification events, as required.