What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer and Editor position at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
Under general supervision, this role will analyze complex technical information from engineering drawings, system specifications, software documentation, test procedures, and subject matter experts. Utilizing this data to develop detailed operators, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials, and other technical reports. May reference logistics data as needed to ensure technical content is accurate and complete.
This role applies structured authoring using the S1000D specification and CSDB workflows, incorporates controlled language standards such as ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English, and ensures compliance with applicable MIL-STD documentation requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Qualifications
Salary range: 56,820 - 96,015
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
Under general supervision, this role will analyze complex technical information from engineering drawings, system specifications, software documentation, test procedures, and subject matter experts. Utilizing this data to develop detailed operators, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials, and other technical reports. May reference logistics data as needed to ensure technical content is accurate and complete.
This role applies structured authoring using the S1000D specification and CSDB workflows, incorporates controlled language standards such as ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English, and ensures compliance with applicable MIL-STD documentation requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research, collect, and analyze technical information from engineering drawings, system specifications, software documentation, test procedures, and subject matter experts.
- Develop and document operators, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials, and other reports.
- Utilize logistics data as needed to ensure technical content supports operational and maintenance procedures.
- Author, edit, and manage structured S1000D data modules within CSDB environments, applying information codes, metadata tagging, publication modules, and content reuse strategies.
- Apply ASD-STE100 controlled language principles to improve clarity, consistency, and readability of documentation.
- Ensure all technical publications comply with S1000D, MIL-STD and other applicable standards.
- Perform technical editing and validation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program requirements.
- May assist with coordinating technical reviews and approvals with engineering, configuration management, and program management stakeholders.
- May support the development and improvement of documentation processes aligned with S1000D best practices.
- May collaborate with integrated product teams (IPTs), engineering, and customer representatives as needed.
- Assist senior technical writers with complex documentation projects and learn advanced S1000D techniques.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures.
- Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of an associate's degree in a related discipline and three or more years progressive experience in a technical field. May substitute equivalent professional experience in lieu of education/training.
- Degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, English, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
- Aerospace industry experience is desired.
- S1000D experience is desired; willingness to learn structured authoring methodologies is essential.
- Experience with S1000M specification for maintenance planning and analysis, including maintenance task development, LSA integration, and maintenance data module structure is desired.
- Working knowledge of GEIA-STD-0007 (GEIA 7000) for Logistics Product Data and its application to integrated logistics support documentation is desired.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD documentation requirements for DoD programs is preferred.
- Knowledge of ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English for clear, consistent documentation.
- Experience with:
- PTC Arbortext Editor
- Adobe FrameMaker
- SDL Contenta Publishing Suite
- Cortona3D RapidAuthor
- XML editing and publishing tools
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
Salary range: 56,820 - 96,015