Senior Technical Writer - Publications & Systems (Defense)

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 105 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Resumo da oferta

Textron Systems, part of Textron, seeks a Level III Technical Writer in the Electronic Systems Domain to independently develop and manage technical publications. You will collaborate with engineering and program teams and guide junior writers through the documentation lifecycle.

Responsibilities include creating content packages, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading publication execution. Preference for an active Secret clearance; on-site role in Maryland.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred, or 4–6 years equivalent work experience.
• Typically 2–4 years of technical writing experience, preferably in a technical, engineering, or defense environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing installation, operation, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and system documentation.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and take ownership of publication deliverables.
• Skilled at collaborating with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Program Management, LPD, Training, and Specialty Engineering.
• Ability to present publication status, issues, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Active Secret Security Clearance preferred; ability to obtain required.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze engineering data and lead information extraction efforts.
• Develop complete technical manual content packages with theory of operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.
• Lead editing, compliance, and publication execution to ensure readiness and milestones.
• Coordinate and support internal and external review cycles, validation events, and customer reviews.
• Mentor Level I and II writers to ensure consistent quality across documentation products.

Conhecimentos

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Independently manage tasks

Cross‑functional collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Ferramentas

WebX UltraAuthor

Arbortext

EAGLE Publishing System

NX CAD

Corel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Textron Systems, part of Textron, seeks a Level III Technical Writer in the Electronic Systems Domain to independently develop and manage technical publications. You will collaborate with engineering and program teams and guide junior writers through the documentation lifecycle.

Responsibilities include creating content packages, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading publication execution. Preference for an active Secret clearance; on-site role in Maryland.