Sr. Technical Writer

Marvin Test Solutions; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(K) with matching plan

Minimum 2 weeks of paid vacation

Professional development training

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Irvine, California seeks a Sr. Technical Writer to produce high-quality technical documentation. In this role, you will collaborate with project managers and engineers, focusing on creating documents such as test plans and user guides. An ideal candidate has an AS degree and a background in electronics, along with excellent organizational skills. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, a generous PTO policy, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and dependability.
• Mechanical and electronics background preferred.
• Experience creating technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit technical documents including test plans and manuals.
• Work with project managers and engineers for documentation review.
• Collaborate with other technical writers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate of Science (AS) degree or equivalent

Tools

MS-Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Imagine being part of a team that helps to shape the future of the aerospace industry by creating innovative Electronic Automated test solutions...

In our team, as a Sr. Technical Writer, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, contributing your expertise and passion to create technical documents that make a difference. From test plans to technical orders, user guides to operation manuals, you'll play a key role in ensuring that our products and services are of the highest quality and meet the needs of our customers.

If you're an organized, dependable, self-motivated team player with a mechanical and electronics background, we want to hear from you!

Overview of your day-to-day

• Develop and edit technical documents including test plans, test procedures, operation manuals/user guides, proposals and technical orders
• Work closely with project/program managers and engineering staff to coordinate documentation review and obtain approval/release
• Provide support to/collaborate with other technical writers
• Perform reviews of Data Item Descriptions to ensure correct formatting and content within newly developed SDRLs and CDRLs
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our documentation processes and templates
• Stay up to date with industry standards and best practices related to technical writing and documentation

What makes you a great fit

• Associate of Science (AS) degree or equivalent
• Background in electronics, test, and mechanical assembly processes
• Experience using MS-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills, dependability, self-motivation, and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment

Considered a plus

• Candidates with at least 10 years of experience researching and creating technical documentation for military equipment will be given extra consideration.
• If you have experience developing and editing technical manuals for military or airborne equipment, including generating environmental, EMI, Acceptance test plans, procedures, and reports, it will be an added bonus!

What’s in it for you?

We encourage a healthy work-life balance to ensure you have peace of mind, both at work and at home. With our benefits package, you'll enjoy a wide range of healthcare coverage options with the best premiums in the industry.

• 100% coverage of top-notch medical, dental, and vision health premiums for you and your dependents by the company.

• Long term disability options

• Maternity/Paternity leave (eligibility determined by state)

• 401(K)- with matching plan

• Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Benefit

• Voluntary insurances available including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and additional Life and AD&D

• Minimum 2 weeks of paid vacation + paid holidays+ sick time. Starting Personal Time Off (PTO) is 25 days per year.

• Professional development training and options for tuition reimbursement

• Non-stop team fun activities including bagel Fridays, monthly birthday celebrations, quarterly lunches, and annual picnics.

• Corporate swag bag for new employees

We believe in the power of a diverse workforce and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that this is not only the foundation for our professional success, but also for our personal fulfillment.