Technical Editor

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in New London, CT seeks a Technical Editor to edit technical manuals and support documentation for steam and electric plant systems. The role requires coordinating with engineering and shipyard teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures.

The successful candidate will mentor writers, manage workloads, and participate in process improvement initiatives while maintaining strict security clearances and reporting to D403 Technical Services.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance required.
• 4+ years experience writing or using military technical manuals.
• Experience using ARTEMIS.

Responsibilities

• Resolve discrepant items with engineering, shipyard, and customers.
• Determine technical requirements and instruct writers on format/content.
• Provide mentorship and training to writers.
• Coordinate priorities, schedule, and workload for the group.
• Review and edit interactive electronic technical manuals.
• Ensure quality and adherence to procedures.
• Attend meetings representing D403 supervision.
• Recommend and implement process improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ARTEMIS

Job description

There's never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront-designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.

We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities, your future in shipbuilding starts here.

D403 Technical Services is seeking a Technical Editor to edit the content of technical writing products including component manuals, and steam and electric plant manuals (SEPMs).

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve items identified as discrepant directly with engineering, shipyard organizations, and the customer.
• Determine the technical requirements of the writing product and instruct the writer as to the format and content.
• Provide mentorship and training to new and experienced writers.
• Work with supervision to determine priorities, schedule, and work load to plan and coordinate the work of the group.
• Review and edit interactive electronic technical manuals.
• Ensure quality of products.
• Ensure that the products are prepared in accordance with published procedures and processes.
• Attend various meetings representing D403 supervision.
• Recommend and implement process improvement initiatives.

Required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years experience writing or using military technical manuals
• Must have an active SECRET clearance
• Experience using ARTEMIS

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree
• Prior Military Experience
• Technical background in steam plant and/or nuclear submarine systems and components

Skills

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Proven leadership skills
• Good communication with the ability to plan, organize, and schedule work
• Proven success directing others to accomplish tasks on time
• Ability to multi-task

Physical Qualifications

Light Lifting

Environmental Attributes

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