IETM Technical Writer: XML/S1000D & Illustrations

Jobright.ai; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

MN Earned Sick & Safe Time

Weekly paychecks

PTO for long-term contractors

401k for long-term contractors

Job summary

Konik is partnering with a growing defense engineering company to hire a Technical Writer focused on developing and maintaining Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) for complex defense products. The role requires collaborating with subject matter experts to interpret specifications and produce clear procedures, manuals, and illustrations.

Responsibilities include maintaining version control, ensuring consistency, and using tools such as XML/S1000D, Arbortext, Illustrator, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Science, or related field.
• 3-7 years of Technical Writing experience, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with IETMs, XML/S1000D and/or ArborText.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)

Responsibilities

• Create, organize, and edit technical content following style and terminology standards
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to research and interpret product specifications
• Develop and update user procedures, technical manuals, and illustrations
• Ensure consistency and clarity across documentation and maintain version control
• Use authoring tools including XML/S1000D, PTC Arbortext, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and Acrobat
• Maintain and update documentation libraries as products evolve

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Science, or related field

Tools

XML/S1000D

PTC Arbortext

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

IETM

Job description

Konik is partnering with a growing defense engineering company to hire a Technical Writer focused on developing and maintaining Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) for complex defense products. The role requires collaborating with subject matter experts to interpret specifications and produce clear procedures, manuals, and illustrations.

Responsibilities include maintaining version control, ensuring consistency, and using tools such as XML/S1000D, Arbortext, Illustrator, and