Technical Writer

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense in Orlando, FL is seeking a Technical Writer to develop clear, user-friendly documentation for aerospace and defense products. You will translate complex technical concepts for non-technical users and work with engineers, software developers, and support teams to verify information.

Responsibilities include creating manuals, installation guides, and support docs, following style guidelines, and managing content in CMS/version control systems while incorporating feedback to improve

Qualifications

• Experience generating technical documentation (charts, graphs, technical reviews)
• Proficiency with MS Office and image annotation tools
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, software developers, and support teams
• Familiarity with document management and revision control systems
• Understanding of technical drawings and BOMs

Responsibilities

• Write and edit manuals, white papers, installation guides, and support docs
• Translate complex tech concepts for non-technical users
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and verify information
• Participate in design reviews to understand new products and changes
• Ensure documentation adheres to style guides and standards
• Manage docs in CMS or version control systems (Autodesk Vault, Confluence, SharePoint)
• Collect stakeholder feedback to improve content quality
• Update documents based on user feedback and evolving design
• Proofread and review others’ work for accuracy
• Record meeting minutes for technical reviews and submittals

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Editing

Team collaboration

Photoshop-like software

Technical documentation

Attention to detail

Meeting minutes

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Confluence

SharePoint

Documentation tools

Job description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partneridriven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer. The Technical Writer utilizes a well-developed skill set in creating clear, concise, and user-friendly technical documentation. This role calls upon collaboration with cross-functional teams, content standardization, style guidelines, and document management. This roll will:

• Write and edit technical documentation such as user manuals, white papers, installation guides, and technical support documentation
• Translate complex technical concepts into understandable language for non-technical users
• Work closely with engineers, software developers, and support teams to gather and verify information
• Participate in design reviews to understand new products, designs, and changes
• Ensure all documentation follows an established set of style guides and formatting standards
• Manage documentation within a content management system or version control system (e.g. Autodesk Vault, Confluence, SharePoint)
• Collect feedback from internal and external stakeholders to improve the quality, accuracy, and fidelity of the content
• Update documents based on user feedback and evolving design of product.
• Proofread and review the work of other professionals to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to standards
• Record meeting minutes for technical reviews in preparion for submittal to the customer

Keyword: Engineering documentation, engineering processes, product lifecycle management, configuration management documentation, system architecture documentation, logistics documentation, aerospace technical

Required Experience:

• Expert computer skills and experience within the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal, written, listening and telephone communication skills
• Experience generating technical documentation (charts, graphs, technical reviews)
• Working within a collaborative team environment
• Proficiency with generating figures, annotating images, and working knowledge of a Photoshop-type software
• Understanding of assembly drawings, drtechnical wawing trees, bills of materials (BOMs), parts lists, and figures
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a combination of technical and communication/writing roles.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Engineering and / or technical professional environment experience
• History working with an aerospace or defense contractor
• Experience working within document management and revision control tools
• Experience with one or more of the following programs: Vault, PDM, Confluence, or SharePoint
• Familiarity with compliance or regulatory documentation
• Ability to interpret technical drawings

#LI-Onsite

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offeringsifrom commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

From: Kratos Defense