Senior Technical Writer, Electronic Systems

Textron Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Technical Writer III to develop user-focused technical manuals for complex systems. You will work independently, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure accurate documentation and guide junior writers.

The role offers flexible work schedules, education assistance, and competitive pay, with a range from $88,200 to $130,000 annually. Applicants with a technical degree and relevant experience in a defense environment are preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically 2–4 years of technical writing experience in a technical, engineering, or defense environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing installation, operation, and maintenance procedures.
• Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional teams including Engineering and Program Management.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings and specifications for technical manual content.
• Create advanced technical content and develop publications in MS Word and XML.
• Lead in-process reviews and validate manual accuracy.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Word

XML tools

NX CAD

Corel

Job description

Textron Systems is seeking a Technical Writer III to develop user-focused technical manuals for complex systems. You will work independently, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure accurate documentation and guide junior writers.

The role offers flexible work schedules, education assistance, and competitive pay, with a range from $88,200 to $130,000 annually. Applicants with a technical degree and relevant experience in a defense environment are preferred.