Technical Writer – Aerospace & Defense Documentation

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. seeks a Technical Writer to produce clear, concise manuals, guides, and support content. You will collaborate with engineers, software developers, and support teams to gather information and ensure accuracy across documents.

You will standardize content, adhere to style guides, and manage documents in systems like Confluence or SharePoint while helping to improve content quality with stakeholder feedback. This onsite role is based in Orlando, FL.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

MS Office

Technical writing

Communication

Collaboration

Figure generation

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Confluence

SharePoint

PDM

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. seeks a Technical Writer to produce clear, concise manuals, guides, and support content. You will collaborate with engineers, software developers, and support teams to gather information and ensure accuracy across documents.

You will standardize content, adhere to style guides, and manage documents in systems like Confluence or SharePoint while helping to improve content quality with stakeholder feedback. This onsite role is based in Orlando, FL.