What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Editor/Writer position at Butler Aerospace & Defense?
Technical Editor/Writer
Location: Grand Prairie, TX
Job ID: #72465
Pay Range: $53-61
Ability to obtain secret clearance **
Onsite for 1st couple weeks then ability to work hybrid (2 days a week)
Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials.
Job Duties include:
Editing and Writing of: Operating Procedures, Acceptance Test procedures, Calibration Procedures, Installation Procedures, Test Requirements Documents, Support Review and Release processes for documents Using Windchill, Follow and Support Configuration Management for the program.
Basic REQUIRED Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, or related field.
2. 6 ?years of technical writing experience in aerospace, defense, or high tech environments; prior work with test equipment documentation preferred.
3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and PLM systems (Windchill experience required).
4. Familiarity with ECSS, MIL?STD, or other aerospace documentation standards.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear instructions.
6. Understanding Change Control processes and configuration management.
Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
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Salary : $53 - $61