Associate, Technical Writing

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Integrated Product Support Engineer to develop and edit operational, maintenance, and instructional materials. You will master complex tech and translate it into clear documentation for customer teams.

Responsibilities include creating manuals, release notes, and training materials, collaborating with engineering and test teams, and ensuring accuracy through reviews and edits. Security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or recently completed within 12 months in related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey technical content clearly.
• Experience creating technical docs in structured or unstructured environments.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update program documentation to keep procedures accurate.
• Develop user manuals, workbooks, reference guides, and installation manuals for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Review sources, interview SMEs, and translate technical information accurately.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong oral communication

Time management

Research skills

Technical documentation experience

Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Professional Writing/Communication/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Office 365

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 ID: 43138

JobLocation:Palm Bay, FL

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

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Integrated Product Support Engineer 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:

• Create, maintain, and regularly update program documentation to ensure procedures remain accurate, relevant, and current.
• Develop user-focused materials such as user manuals, workbooks, reference guides, release notes, training materials, and installation manuals for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Research, interpret, and translate technical information by reviewing source documents, locating reference materials, interviewing subject matter experts, and asking clarifying questions to ensure accuracy.
• Perform documentation reviews and final quality checks, including technical editing, style, design, layout, accuracy, and editorial review, prior to customer approval.
• Track and maintain records of documentation corrections, revisions, and updates.
• Collaborate closely with program, engineering, and test teams to ensure customer needs, user feedback, and operational scenarios are reflected in documentation.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization, including presenting complex information clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Contribute as part of a team delivering innovative solutions that support customer needs.

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Professional Writing / Communication, Engineering or a related field, or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills, along with excellent time-management abilities.
• Strong research skills.
• Experience creating technical documentation in structured and unstructured environments.
• Proficiency with writing and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Word and Office 365, with a willingness to learn additional software.
• Ability to work independently as a proactive, results-oriented problem solver.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors.

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.

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