Technical Writer

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.); South Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Vacation/PTO/ PSL or paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

GMRE is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Engineering Team at the GMRE HQ in South Ogden, UT. The role will plan, create, edit, and author Technical Orders, Manuals and Publications for DoD customers.

Candidates should have 5+ years in aerospace documentation, experience with TOs, Technical Orders, S1000D, SGML/XML, ArborText, and the ability to collaborate with engineers and SMEs. Must be able to obtain a U.S. SECRET clearance and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in technical writing or documentation.
• Background in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical documentation is preferred.
• Experience with military technical manuals or Technical Orders is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise Technical Orders, Technical Manuals, and Time Compliance Technical Orders.
• Coordinate with engineers, logisticians, and SMEs to generate technical instructions for new systems.
• Incorporate engineering changes and verify technical accuracy.
• Produce publication packages per Air Force and DoD standards.
• Participate in technical reviews and quality assurance.
• Support configuration management and quality reviews.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Technical manual literacy

Analytical thinking

Task prioritization

MS Office

Education

Aerospace maintenance/related field experience

Tools

S1000D

SGML/XML authoring

ArborText

Illustrator

IETM processes

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

GMRE is currently seeking a Technical Writer to support the Engineering Team at the GMRE HQ located in South Ogden, UT. The position will be responsible for all activities related to planning, creating, editing, and authoring Technical Orders, Manuals and Publications for DoD customers.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

GMRE is currently seeking a Technical Writer to support the Engineering Team at the GMRE HQ located in South Ogden, UT. The position will be responsible for all activities related to planning, creating, editing, and authoring Technical Orders, Manuals and Publications for DoD customers.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop and revise Technical Orders (TOs), Technical Manuals, and Time Compliance Technical Orders
• Coordinate with engineers, logisticians, and subject matter experts in generating technical instructions for new systems
• Incorporate engineering changes and verify technical accuracy
• Produce publication packages in accordance with Air Force and DoD standards
• Participate in technical reviews and quality assurance
• Support configuration management and quality reviews

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Able to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and OEM guides
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education And Experience

• 5 + years of related experience.
• Background in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical documentation and/or hands-on experience in an aerospace maintenance field.
• Experience with military technical manuals or Technical Orders.
• Proven experience with S1000D, SGML or XML authoring software, AborText, Illustrator, and technical publications development processes within an Interactive Technical Manual (IETM) environment.

Security Clearance And Other Requirements

• Must be able to obtain an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.
• Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at times.

Travel Required

• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, trainings, installations and/or site visits.