Specialist, Technical Writer

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to create and maintain training and operational documentation for satellite communications products. The role collaborates with engineering and operations to translate complex information into clear manuals, classroom materials, briefings, and handbooks.

Located in Palm Bay, FL, this role requires delivering accurate documentation across media while adhering to style guides and security clearances. Top Secret/SCI may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of related experience; or a graduate degree and 2+ years; or 8+ years with no degree.
• Experience developing training and operational documentation for technical products.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into user-friendly manuals.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical manuals, work instructions, and process documentation from engineering inputs.
• Document and maintain training materials and operational manuals.
• Interview users, SMEs, and technical staff to gather information for product documentation.
• Produce documentation that is accurate, consistent, and aligned across formats.
• Author and edit documentation using Microsoft Office tools and approved platforms.
• Track milestones and communicate status, risks, and progress to stakeholders.
• Explain processes to audiences within and outside the work area.
• Build relationships with SMEs to gain cooperation on procedures.
• Solve documentation problems using research and analysis.
• Follow style guides, participate in peer reviews, and incorporate feedback.

Skills

Adobe programs

Single source authoring

Agile/SCRUM

Documentation for software releases/tr

Data management practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

8+ years experience (no degree)

Tools

Adobe InDesign

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 Writer

Job Code: 44990

Job Location: Palm Bay

Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours working- and have every other Friday off

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to create and maintain training and operational documentation for satellite communications products. This role supports customer deliverables by producing clear, accurate, and consistent manuals, classroom materials, briefings, and handbooks. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, and other cross-functional teams to translate complex technical information into user-focused documentation.

This position is located in Florida: https://careers.l3harris.com/en/florida

Essential Functions:

• Develop technical manuals, work instructions, and process documentation using inputs from engineering and operations teams in a cross-functional environment.
• Create, document, and maintain technical data related to training materials and operational manuals.
• Interview users, subject matter experts, and technical staff to gather information and develop product documentation.
• Produce documentation that is accurate, consistent, and aligned across multiple media formats.
• Author and edit documentation using Microsoft Office tools and other approved documentation platforms.
• Work under general supervision on large projects while independently managing multiple assignments.
• Track project milestones and communicate status, risks, and progress to key stakeholders.
• Explain and interpret processes and procedures to audiences both within and outside the immediate work area.
• Build effective working relationships and gain cooperation from subject matter experts regarding processes, practices, and procedures.
• Solve documentation and process-related problems using prior experience, research, and analysis.
• Follow established style guides, participate in peer reviews, and incorporate feedback to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Adobe programs
• Experience with single source authoring.
• Experience in Agile, iterative development, and/or SCRUM development.
• Experience documenting software releases, interactive technical manuals, Quick Reference Guides, and Training Materials.
• Knowledge of data management practices and configuration management documentation

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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