Aerospace Technical Writer – IETMs & XML Expert

Raytheon; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Raytheon Canada is seeking multiple Technical Writers to create, edit, and review documentation for advanced simulated training systems. You will collaborate with engineers and SMEs to ensure clarity and adherence to guidelines.

Responsibilities include transforming complex concepts into user-friendly manuals, authoring IETMs, managing CSDB data modules, and producing illustrations while following S1000D rules. This role supports a hybrid work arrangement with onsite days.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a technical field, English, Technical Writing, or Communications.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience producing technical publications, ideally in an aviation/aerospace environment.
• Strong understanding of XML Structured Data, XML Schemas, and experience working in an XML authoring environment.
• Familiarity with S1000D Standards is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in French (oral and written) and experience with English-French translation is an added advantage.
• Excellent experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and organized content that aligns with engineering department guidelines.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and work from technical sources such as LSAR, engineering drawings, schematics, and documentation to develop user-friendly technical manuals and other documentation.
• Author and manage Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and their associated CSDB Data Modules.
• Develop high-quality illustrations and photographs to accompany written content, ensuring alignment with Technical Documentation department standards.
• Apply and validate technical publications against S1000D Business Rules.
• Prepare and deliver customer documentation, including printed and electronic formats, and archive materials as required.
• Organize and index third-party manufacturer documentation to ensure accessibility and usability.
• Provide support to the training department as needed.
• Track and report the status of project technical documentation to ensure timeline adherence.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance documentation processes and outputs.

Skills

Technical writing

Editorial skills

English communication

French communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary education in a technical field, English, Technical Writing, or Communications

Tools

EAGLE Publishing System

MS Office Suite

XML authoring environment

Job description

Raytheon Canada is seeking multiple Technical Writers to create, edit, and review documentation for advanced simulated training systems. You will collaborate with engineers and SMEs to ensure clarity and adherence to guidelines.

Responsibilities include transforming complex concepts into user-friendly manuals, authoring IETMs, managing CSDB data modules, and producing illustrations while following S1000D rules. This role supports a hybrid work arrangement with onsite days.