Technical Writer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Raytheon Canada is seeking multiple Technical Writers to transform complex technical data into clear manuals for aerospace applications. You will collaborate with SMEs and work from LSAR, drawings, and schematics to develop IETMs and CSDB data modules.

You will produce high-quality illustrations, validate against S1000D rules, and prepare customer documentation in print and electronic formats, with a hybrid onsite/work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a technical field, English or Communications.
• 3+ years in producing technical publications, ideally in aviation/aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of XML, XML Schemas, and XML authoring in an XML environment.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex technical concepts into clear manuals per guidelines.
• Collaborate with SMEs using LSAR, drawings, schematics, and documentation to create user manuals.
• Author and manage IETMs and CSDB Data Modules.
• Create illustrations to accompany content per department standards.
• Apply S1000D rules and validate publications.

Skills

XML authoring

S1000D knowledge

MS Office

French bilingual

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in a technical field

Tools

EAGLE Publishing System

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-24 Country: Canada Location: CA-ON-OTTAWA-030 ~ 30 Edgewater St ~ EDGEWATER Position Role Type: Unspecified

We are presently seeking multiple detail-oriented Technical Writers to join our team.

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 the Logistics Support Analysis Record (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 Common Source Database (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.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in a technical field, English, Technical Writing, or Communications.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in 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.
• Experience with the EAGLE Publishing System is a plus.
• 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.
• Highly self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods.

This position is eligible for consideration of a hybrid work arrangement with set onsite days.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Disability benefits
• Retirement savings program
• Tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program

Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Raytheon Canada adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome applications from all qualified persons.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

The salary range for this role is 54,000 CAD - 93,150 CAD . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Privacy Policy and Term: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.