Associate, Technical Writer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Technical Writing in Greenville, TX.

The role focuses on developing, organizing, and delivering documentation and training materials for complex systems in CSS, DITA, HTML, and common office formats. You will translate technical information into user guides and manuals, liaise with engineering and test teams, and ensure documentation is accurate and up-to-date for customer use.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in writing/communication, engineering or related field or have completed within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and deliver documentation and/or training courseware for customers in CSS, DITA, HTML and Word/PPT environments.
• Communicate complex information clearly and concisely; ask questions to ensure accuracy.
• Translate technical information into user guides, training materials, installation manuals in a web-based platform.
• Review documentation to update procedures as required by the program.
• Collaborate with program, engineering, and test teams to incorporate user feedback into documentation.
• Perform final reviews of documentation for style, layout, accuracy, and editorial quality before customer approval.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in writing/communication or related field

Tools

Dreamweaver

Confluence

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Associate, Technical Writing

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80:Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a recent college graduate to be responsible for specialized tasks in technical writing. These tasks may include generating, developing, planning, writing and editing operational, instructional, maintenance or procedures for paper, multimedia or web-based publication. The candidate must possess the ability to master the complex technology and associated equipment, and then effectively deliver that knowledge to customer teams in written form. Candidate also must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to maintain focus on a complex task.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, organize, and deliver documentation and/or training courseware for customer in structured (CSS, DITA, HTML) and unstructured (Word, PPT) environments.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and accurately and be comfortable asking questions to ensure accuracy.
• Research and translate technical information into user guides, training materials, installation manuals, etc. in a web-based platform (Dreamweaver, Confluence) for non-technical and technical users.
• Regularly review documentation to update procedures as required by the program to ensure relevant and current operations.
• Work closely with the program, engineering, and test teams to ensure user feedback and scenarios are communicated and represented in documentation development.
• Responsible for final reviews of documentation for style, design, layout, accuracy, and editorial aspects before customer approval.

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in writing/communication, engineering or related field or have completed their bachelor's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.