Specialist, Technical Writer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks a Specialist, Technical Writer in Melbourne, FL, on-site, to transform complex technical information into clear manuals, guides, and instructional content for national security technologies, collaborating with engineers, product teams, and SMEs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience (or a Graduate Degree with 2+ years; or 8+ years in lieu of a degree). Security clearance is a consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 4 years of related experience; or Graduate Degree with 2+ years; or 8+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience translating complex technical information into user-focused documentation.
• Ability to work with engineers and SMEs to validate content accuracy and ensure quality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical concepts into user-focused documentation.
• Develop and maintain user guides and reference materials in FrameMaker, Visio, and Microsoft Office environments.
• Interpret technical drawings and convert them into clear procedural steps.
• Validate content with engineers and SMEs to ensure accuracy.
• Identify documentation gaps and close them through research and interviews.
• Maintain alignment with product updates and enhancements.
• Manage tasks and visibility using Jira and Confluence.
• Utilize Excel for documentation tracking and reporting.

Skills

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Editorial accuracy

Security-conscious writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Graduate Degree (MS/MA) in a related field

8+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

FrameMaker

Visio

Jira

Confluence

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Technical Writer
Job Code: 46041
Job Location: Melbourne, FL (On-site)
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 is seeking a Technical Writer who is excited to transform complex technical information into clear, meaningful documentation that supports advanced technologies used in national security missions. In this role, you’ll work closely with engineers, product teams, and subject matter experts to build high quality manuals, guides, and instructional content that users can rely on.

This position is designed for an experienced Technical Writer who can work under general supervision, contribute to projects with real operational impact, and help advance documentation quality through thoughtful improvements and collaboration.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather information and translate moderately complex technical concepts into clear, user focused documentation.
• Develop and maintain user guides and reference guides, in unstructured FrameMaker, Visio, and Microsoft Office environments.
• Interpret technical drawings and convert them into accurate, easy to follow procedural steps.
• Ask targeted questions and partner with engineers and SMEs to validate content accuracy.
• Identify documentation gaps and close them through research, interviews, and limited hands on exploration when appropriate.
• Develop a practical understanding of the products and technologies you document and apply that knowledge to improve clarity, consistency, and usability.
• Review documents for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and editorial quality.
• Support documentation standards and contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and user experience.
• Manage tasks and maintain visibility using collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Keep documentation aligned with system updates and enhancements as they occur.
• Use Excel for documentation tracking, analysis, reporting, and workflow support. Advanced features are helpful but not required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain active clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Top Secret clearance preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage tasks independently while working under general supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively, handle multiple priorities, and adapt to changing project needs.
• Familiarity with documentation tools such as FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, and Visio.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, PLM).
• Ability to create supporting visuals such as illustrations, diagrams, and flowcharts.
• Understanding of the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience implementing AI enhanced documentation practices—such as content generation support, template automation, metadata enrichment, or workflow optimization—while adhering to responsible AI principles that ensure accuracy, transparency, security, and proper human oversight.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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