Specialist, Technical Writer (Editor)

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Job Title: Spec, Technical Writing (Editor)

Job Code: 30923

Job Location: Greenville, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description

The Technical Writer / Editor Specialist will be responsible for gathering, composing, and editing technical information to prepare flight manuals, maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation for our warfighters. The Technical Publication Writing / Editing team is a group of professionals committed to providing quality and timely publication deliverables for commercial and government projects in a dynamic environment.

Essential Functions

• Understand engineering principles, reading schematics and/or wiring diagrams.
• Review illustrated parts catalogs/maintenance manuals/flight operation/mission systems/Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) documents for commercial and/or Air Force, Army, or Navy programs.
• Ensure that all documentation adheres to industry standards and best practices, as well as relevant DoD and FAA regulations and guidelines.
• Work closely with the management team and other stakeholders to stay updated on project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• May manage project budgets with general supervision.
• Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office.
• Strong working knowledge of ATA100, ATA iSpec 2200, MIL-PRF-38807C, MIL-STD-2361C and MIL-STD-37874. S1000D.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.
• Familiarity with data marking, formatting, and handling of documentation.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Proficient with MS Office products, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Clearly and succinctly communicate orally and in written form.
• Effective organizational skills, Detail oriented self-starter.
• End User experience in the Military/DoD industry.
• Proficiency with FrameMaker.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of technical writing and editing experience.
• Graduate Degree with two (2) years of technical writing and editing experience.
• In Lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of technical writing and editing experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  
  

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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