Technical Writer II

Alutiiq; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical services provider is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to develop XML files for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals. The role requires six years in technical writing and the ability to work 40 hours weekly from home. Key responsibilities include QA reviews and technical documentation preparation, with a competitive pay rate of $36.21 per hour. A supportive and collaborative environment is emphasized.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of related work experience in technical writing and documentation support.
• Experience in documenting, planning, and writing for highly technical project-related work.
• Must have reliable at-home internet and be able to work 40 hours per week consistently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and author XML files for Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) Data Modules.
• Perform QA reviews of technical manual data for compliance with military specifications.
• Prepare Pub PDF conversion according to NATEC guidelines.

Skills

Technical writing

XML file development

Quality Assurance (QA)

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

EAGLE Editor

PTC Arbortext

Job description

Employer Industry: Technical Services

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Pay rate of $36.21 hourly
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Remote work opportunity within a reasonable driving distance to Havelock, North Carolina
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Chance to work on technical documentation that supports military specifications and standards

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Develop and author XML files, creating and editing new and existing Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) Data Modules (DMs)
• Update and utilize business rules, DMRL, ICNs, and BREX, and create illustrations from source data
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of technical manual data for compliance with military specifications
• Prepare Pub PDF conversion, linking, and bookmarking according to Naval Air Technical and Engineering Command (NATEC) guidelines
• Utilize various software tools including MS Office, EAGLE Editor, and PTC Arbortext for technical documentation tasks

What is Required (Qualifications)

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of six (6) years of related work experience in technical writing and documentation support
• Experience in documenting, planning, and writing for highly technical project-related work
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have reliable at-home internet and be able to work 40 hours per week consistently

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with technical publication and/or IETM related to NAVAIR, S1000D, and related military standards
• Familiarity with EAGLE CSDB, PTC Arbortext, and other specified software for technical documentation
• Strong attention to detail in technical writing and editing
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

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