Technical Writer I

Nassco; Northern, San Diego (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

HSAs

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Wellness coaching

Onsite health services

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego seeks a technical writer to develop ship-specific manuals from engineering data, ensuring contract compliance and alignment with Logistics Support Information.

You will collaborate with ILS provisioning, vendors, and customers to review, format, and validate manuals, and support ad hoc documentation projects. A Bachelor's degree in Communications or a related field and strong English, Office/PDF skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications/English or a technical discipline.
• Ability to read, interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, schematics and related documents.
• Strong written and verbal English skills; ability to translate complex content clearly.
• Attention to detail and adherence to contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary and final technical manuals per standards with supervision.
• Review equipment manuals for content and format against contract requirements.
• Prepare review comments on manuals using standardized forms.
• Support senior staff and supervision in resolving technical issues with customers and regulators.
• Contribute to ad hoc documentation projects and maintain team collaboration.

Skills

English proficiency

Technical writing

Interpreting drawings

Content translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/English or technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF editor

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

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Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled

Shift: 1st

Security Clearance: No Clearance

SUMMARY

Develops ship unique, system level technical manuals from available engineering data in accordance with applicable ship construction contract requirements, commercial standards and established procedures. Develops contractually compliant equipment manuals from Vendor Furnished Information and OEM documentation. Reviews related vendor furnished information and provide corrective feedback when required. Collaborates with ILS Provisioning team to ensure alignment between tech manuals and Logistics Support Information. Validates special purpose and equipment technical manuals to ensure manuals accurately reflect the installed equipment/system configuration.

Will work directly with all project stakeholders, including customers, regulatory bodies, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Program Management Office, Production, Ship’s Management, Quality Assurance, Planning, Cost Estimating, and other disciplines as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researches and develops preliminary and final technical manuals in accordance with provided standards and procedures with supervision
• Applies technical knowledge in review of equipment and special purpose technical manuals for content
• Applies contract requirements in review of equipment and special purpose technical manuals for format
• Prepares format and technical review comments on equipment and special purpose technical manuals using standardized forms
• Supports Tech Writers 2 and 3 and Supervision in efforts to resolve of technical issues internally, as well as with customer and regulatory bodies
• Supports the Supervisor in ad hoc documentation projects
• Demonstrates professionalism and broad technical competence
• Actively contributes to the department’s team environment with a consistently positive attitude

Completes all tasks within quality, budget and schedule commitments

• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Communication (English/Journalism) or technical discipline
• Must be able to learn how to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, schematics, and related documents
• An ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and translate them into clear, easy-to-understand content
• Must have an attention to detail
• Willingness to dive into complex technical issues and work with leadership to resolve in accordance with contract requirements
• Work with various subject matter experts to compose technical documentation
• Ability to work effectively in a group and to actively cultivate a vibrant team environment with a focus on negotiation and consensus-building across diverse stakeholders
• Ability to conform to company style guide and other style guides as needed
• Must have excellent English language skills, both oral and written
• Must have Microsoft Office Suite and PDF editor experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The essential functions of this role are performed in an office setting. The role requires prolonged periods of working in a stationary position, operating a computer, computer programs, and standard office equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. The role requires perceiving information and communicating effectively with others in person, online, and on the phone.

PAY SCALE

$66,500 - $86,000

General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including:

• medical & dental insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• flexible spending accounts/HSAs
• life and disability insurance
• company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)
• wellness coaching
• onsite health services

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department.

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NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer

Nearest Major Market: San Diego

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