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Amentum · 1 month ago

Technical Writer / Illustrator

Warren, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Technical Writer/Illustrator in the Stryker Logistic Engineering Supervisor Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems. This role involves developing graphic designs and writing technical materials while collaborating with production and engineering personnel to ensure clarity and accuracy in documentation.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop graphic designs, vector illustrations, technical illustrations, concept designs, and vehicle designs

Write and update materials 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

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

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

Review manufacturers and trade catalogs, drawings, and other data related to operation, maintenance, and service

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

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

Review published materials and make recommendations on revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding

May maintain records and files of work and revisions

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

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

Prior experience in explaining highly technical data and information in simplistic grade school language for end users of complex IT systems and projects

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

Prior experience in being able to gather and convert data into a written narrative

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Adobe IllustratorXML editingTechnical writingGraphic designTechnical manual developmentCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Eight (8) years of relevant experience

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

Ability to develop, edit, manipulate illustrations and artwork with Adobe illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe CS Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Freehand, ISO Draw, Canva, or comparable software

Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in English, business, engineering or other related field or Associate's degree and 10+ years of experience with military or government related duties

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)