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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Specialist, Technical Writer

Waco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent in the defense industry. The Specialist, Technical Writer will be responsible for gathering, composing, and editing technical information to prepare various technical documentation for warfighters, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Communicate with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures

Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand technical specifications and requirements

Compile and structure researched technical information for development of documentation. Including understanding engineering principles, reading schematics and/or wiring diagrams

Authoring/Generating content for illustrated parts catalogs/maintenance manuals/flight operation/mission systems/Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) documents, in an Unstructured/Structured FrameMaker environment or other authoring software for commercial and/or Air Force, Army, or Navy programs

Translate complex technical concepts into clear and accessible documentation that is easy for end-users to understand

Ensure that all documentation adheres to industry standards and best practices, as well as relevant DoD and FAA regulations and guidelines (including ATA100, ATA iSpec 2200, MIL-PRF-38807C, Mil-STD-2361C, MIL-STD-37874, etc.)

Work closely with the management team to stay updated on project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables

May manage projects or processes with general supervision

Recommends enhancements to systems and processes

Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results

Demonstrated experience in using Adobe Acrobat, FrameMaker and Microsoft Office

Demonstrated knowledge of ATA100, ATA iSpec 2200, MIL-PRF-38807C, MIL-STD-2361C and MIL-STD-37874. S1000D

Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Demonstrated attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work

Demonstrated communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

A demonstrated self-motivated approach to work, with the ability to work independently and take initiative

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualification

Adobe AcrobatFrameMakerAerospace experienceTechnical writingDoD regulations knowledgeEditing skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's Degree with four (4) years of prior technical writing experience

Graduate Degree with two (2) years of prior technical writing experience

In lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of prior technical writing experience in an Aerospace-driven environment or within the defense industry

Demonstrated writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Demonstrated experience in using Adobe Acrobat, FrameMaker and Microsoft Office

Demonstrated knowledge of ATA100, ATA iSpec 2200, MIL-PRF-38807C, MIL-STD-2361C and MIL-STD-37874

Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Demonstrated attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work

Demonstrated communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

A demonstrated self-motivated approach to work, with the ability to work independently and take initiative