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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Specialist, Technical Writer (Editor)

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. 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.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
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Hiring Manager
Amber Heinlein ✈️
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Editing skillsAdobe AcrobatFrameMakerTechnical writingMicrosoft OfficeATA100 knowledgeMIL-STD knowledgeMulti-taskingMilitary/DoD experienceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

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
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

Company

L3Harris Technologies

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L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.25B
2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
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Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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