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Amentum · 2 months ago

Technical Writer/Illustrator

Warren, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Technical Writer/Illustrator supporting the PM Stryker Brigade Combat Team. The role involves writing and updating technical documents, studying production activities, and explaining complex data in simplified language for end users.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Writes and updates material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance

Studies production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail

Interviews production and engineering personnel and reads journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods

Reviews manufacturers and trade catalogs, drawings, and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service

Studies blueprints, flowcharts, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail

Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology

Reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding

Maintains records and files of work and revisions

Selects photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material. May assist in laying out material for publication

Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material. May write speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases

Explain highly technical data and information in simplistic grade school language for end users of complex military systems and projects

Able to use a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and scheduling tools

Gather and convert data into a written narrative

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

IllustratingXML editing softwareTechnical writingAdobe IllustratorPhotoshopUS Army Technical PublicationsMilitary experienceGovernment related dutiesGround Combat Tactical Weapon systems

Required

Bachelor's degree in English, business, engineering or other related field or Associate degree and 5+ years of experience with Technical writing, Illustrating, military, or government related duties

8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education

Experience using ArborText or comparable eXtensible Markup Language (XML) editing software

Ability to develop, edit, manipulate illustrations and artwork with Adobe illustrator, Photoshop or comparable software

Must have and active SECRET US Government Clearance, Amentum may be able to sponsor a clearance as part of the onboarding process

Preferred

General Experience or knowledge in technical manual development specifically in writing and editing US Army Technical Publications (operator and field maintainer technical manuals, or NMWRs)

Solid understanding/experience with Army maintenance structure and AR 40051

Knowledge of Ground Combat Tactical Weapon systems (Stryker)