Sr. Associate, Technical Writing 1

L3Harris Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr. Associate, Technical Writing in Greenville, TX. The role focuses on producing flight and maintenance manuals and other technical documents for military programs, using IETM and S1000D standards.

The position requires collaboration with engineering, to gather data, conduct interviews, and ensure documents meet MIL standards while adhering to budgets and schedules. A DoD security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in a relevant field or six years of related experience in technical publications.
• Experience with structured authoring environments and FrameMaker preferred.
• Experience in a DoD or government/military publication environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Author IETMs, maintenance and flight operation manuals, and other MIL-STD documentation.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, hardware/software specs, and test procedures.
• Interview engineers to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Work independently on projects and guide junior staff when needed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage schedule and budgets.

Skills

Technical publication authoring

Interviewing engineering personnel

Oral and written communication

Budget and schedule management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of tech pub experience

Graduate Degree with 0–2 years of pub experience

Six years of pub authoring in lieu of degree

Tools

FrameMaker

S1000D

MS Office

CSDB (Localized CSDB)

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: Sr. Associate, Technical Writing

Job Code: 45014

Job Location: Greenville, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

Technical Publications is a unified team of professionals committed to providing quality and timely publication deliverables for commercial and government projects in a dynamic environment. Team members are responsible for gathering, composing, and editing technical information to prepare flight manuals, maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation for our warfighters.

Essential Functions:

• Prior experience authoring Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM), technical maintenance manuals, Flight Operation Manuals, and in an S1000D environment for Air Force programs.
• Interpret engineering drawings, wire lists, schematics, hardware specifications, software requirements specifications, software interface control documents, test procedures.
• Conduct interviews with engineering personnel to ensure the technical documentation is precise, comprehensive, and meets professional/MIL standards.
• Works under moderate supervision. Works independently on larger, moderately complex projects or assignments. Sets objectives for own job area to meet the goals of projects and assignments. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support level employees. Ability to clearly and succinctly communicate orally and in written form.
• Must be able to work well with colleagues, internal stakeholders, and external customers.
• Must be able to work within and potentially lead defined budgets and meet schedule deadlines.
• Strong computer skills with solid understanding of MS Office Suite and applications.
• Familiarity with S1000D Standard, Webex authoring, and Localized CSDB desired.
• Familiarity with engineering development, testing, and planning processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with two (2) years of technical publication authoring experience within structured authoring environments to include unstructured and/or Structured FrameMaker experience.
• Graduate Degree with zero (0) to two (2) years of technical publication authoring experience within structured authoring environments to include unstructured and/or Structured FrameMaker experience.
• In Lieu of a degree, minimum of six (6) years of technical publication authoring experience within structured authoring environments to include unstructured and/or Structured FrameMaker experience.

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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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