Tech Writer

Varstaff Staffing; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff Staffing is seeking a Tech Writer to develop operations/maintenance manuals, supplements, and related documentation for advanced systems including aerospace and space exploration programs. You will collaborate with subject matter experts to produce materials using engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and CAD models.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and typically 6+ years of relevant experience, with strong proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
• Advanced knowledge of technical writing principles, practices, and standards.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation.
• Experience with Adobe FrameMaker and CAD-related documentation.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Experience preparing and maintaining documentation templates and graphics resources.
• Familiarity with creating and formatting complex documents for aerospace/defense programs.

Skills

Technical writing

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe FrameMaker

Graphics in docs

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Adobe publishing tools

Job description

Varstaff is searching for a Tech Writer. As a Tech Writer you will be using your skills and expertise to work with subject matter experts, to obtain an in-depth comprehension of a variety of systems necessary to meet the documentation specifications for our programs and proposals. These cover a very wide range, from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll develop our operations/maintenance manuals, supplements, and related documentation utilizing engineering drawings, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and CAD models. You'll host recurring internal and external documentation review conferences to solicit feedback from various teams for incorporation into future revisions.

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps.
• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity. Occasionally lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noises

Must-haves

• Advanced knowledge of technical writing principles, practices, and standards
• Thorough understanding of desktop publishing tools, including publishing features of Microsoft Word
• Progressive experience in other elements of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Powerpoint) and Adobe publishing tools and editing, layout, and production of technical documents which include graphics, tables, and other embedded content
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

Preferred

• Ability to plan and participate in Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) preparation, technical documentation, test plans, procedures, and technical or operations manuals
• Experience preparing documentation with minimal input (written or verbal) from subject matter experts, such as design engineers and program managers, to prepare initial drafts and templates
• Familiarity working with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of product and documentation requirements.
• Verify content meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience
• Prior experience creating and maintaining documentation templates, layout guides, and graphics resources
• Understanding of internal technical reference documentation, including data libraries, training material, process/procedure guides
• Knowledge of techniques for reviewing, editing, and formatting business proposals, product management documents, RFP responses, marketing communications, and other organizational documents as requested
• Experience with Adobe FrameMaker
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry or DoD

Must-haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
• A higher level degree may substitute for experience
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education