Spec, Technical Writer

L3Harris Technologies; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in the United States seeks a Specialist, Technical Writer to prepare flight and maintenance manuals and other technical docs for warfighters. The role collaborates with engineers and designers to translate complex concepts into clear documentation.

Responsibilities include gathering information, structuring content, and ensuring compliance with ATA, MIL-STD, and FAA guidelines. Requires DoD security clearance and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of prior technical writing experience in an Aerospace-driven environment or within the defense industry.
• Graduate Degree with two (2) years of prior technical writing experience in an Aerospace-driven environment or within the defense industry.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of prior technical writing experience in an Aerospace-driven environment or within the defense industry.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand technical specifications and requirements.
• Compile and structure researched technical information for development of documentation.
• Authoring/Generating content for illustrated parts catalogs/maintenance manuals/flight operation/mission systems/ICA documents in FrameMaker or other authoring software.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear and accessible documentation that is easy for end-users to understand.
• Ensure that all documentation adheres to industry standards and DoD/FAA guidelines (ATA100, ATA iSpec 2200, MIL-PRF-38807C, MIL-STD-2361C, MIL-STD-37874).
• Work closely with management on budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• May manage projects or processes with general supervision.
• Recommends enhancements to systems and processes.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Eight years aerospace writing experience

Tools

FrameMaker

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

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

Specialist, Technical Writing

Job Code

41303

Job Location

Waco, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule

1st Shift 9/80

Job Description

The Specialist, Technical Writer will be responsible for gathering, composing, and editing technical information to prepare flight manuals, maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation for our warfighters. The Technical Publications team is a group of professionals committed to providing quality and timely publication deliverables for commercial and government projects in a dynamic environment.

Essential Functions

• Communicate with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand technical specifications and requirements.
• Compile and structure researched technical information for development of documentation. Including understanding engineering principles, reading schematics and/or wiring diagrams.
• Authoring/Generating content for illustrated parts catalogs/maintenance manuals/flight operation/mission systems/Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) documents, in an Unstructured/Structured FrameMaker environment or other authoring software for commercial and/or Air Force, Army, or Navy programs.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear and accessible documentation that is easy for end-users to understand.
• Ensure that all documentation adheres to industry standards and best practices, as well as relevant DoD and FAA regulations and guidelines (including ATA100, ATA iSpec 2200, MIL-PRF-38807C, Mil-STD-2361C, MIL-STD-37874, etc.).
• Work closely with the management team to stay updated on project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• May manage projects or processes with general supervision.
• Recommends enhancements to systems and processes.
• Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
• Using Adobe Acrobat, FrameMaker and Microsoft Office.
• Writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Self-motivated approach to work, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of prior technical writing experience in an Aerospace-driven environment or within the defense industry.
• Graduate Degree with two (2) years of prior technical writing experience in an Aerospace-driven environment or within the defense industry.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of prior technical writing experience in an Aerospace-driven environment or within the defense industry.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Skills

• Active Secret Clearance.

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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