At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and edit technical documents for defence projects that support our warfighters.
- Company: Join L3Harris, a leader in defence technology with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in national security while developing your technical writing skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and experience in technical publication authoring required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do.
Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth.
L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success.
Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech.
With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
- Job Code: 37422
- Job Location: Greenville, TX (On-Site)
- Job Schedule: 1 Shift 9/80
Job Description
The Specialist, Technical Writing will be a part of the Technical Publications team, committed to providing quality and timely publication deliverables for commercial and government projects in a dynamic environment.
The Specialist, Technical Writer is responsible for gathering, composing, and editing technical information to prepare flight manuals, maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation for our warfighters.
Essential Functions
- Prior experience authoring Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM), technical maintenance manuals, Flight Operation Manuals, and in an S1000D environment for Air Force programs.
- Working knowledge of or experience with Rivet Joint/Cobra Ball/Combat Sent Mission system architecture and mission profile.
- Working knowledge of KC-135 or RC-135 aircraft systems and operations
- Interpret engineering drawings, wire lists, schematics, hardware specifications, software requirements specifications, software interface control documents, test procedures.
- Conduct interviews with engineering personnel to ensure the technical documentation is precise, comprehensive, and meets professional/MIL standards.
- Works under general supervision and may be responsible for entire programs.
- Ability to clearly and succinctly communicate orally and in written form.
- Must be able to work well with colleagues, internal stakeholders, and external customers.
- Must be able to work within and potentially lead defined budgets and meet schedule deadlines.
- Strong computer skills with solid understanding of MS Office Suite and applications.
- Familiarity with S1000D Standard, Webex authoring, and Localized CSDB desired.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Do D Clearance.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree with four (4) years of technical publication authoring experience with structured authoring environments to include unstructured, and/or structured Frame Maker, Technical Publication.
- Graduate degree with two (2) years of technical publication authoring experience with structured authoring environments to include unstructured, and/or structured Frame Maker, Technical Publication.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of eight (8) years of technical publication authoring experience with structured authoring environments to include unstructured, and/or structured Frame Maker, Technical Publication.
- Must be a U. S. Citizen.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Active Secret Do D Clearance.
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Specialist, Technical Writing (GREENVILLE) employer: L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and well-being of its employees, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Camden, AR. With a commitment to excellence and community engagement, employees benefit from a flexible 4/10 work schedule, opportunities for career advancement, and a culture that values innovation and collaboration in the defence technology sector.
