JSL Technologies, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Technical Writer/Editor
Port Hueneme,CA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expJSL Technologies, Inc. is a Veteran Owned Company contractor providing engineering and logistics support services to the Department of Defense. The Technical Writer/Editor will focus on producing and editing technical manuals for the Navy, ensuring compliance with Navy-approved formats and standards.
Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Will be responsible for accurately editing both format and structure for Technical Manuals for the Department of Navy
Will be responsible for producing structured electronic manuals in SGML, XML and S1000D in compliance per Navy approved DTDs. FrameMaker experience is required, as is experience with DOD documentation
In this position, you will be part of a team that is key in providing detailed and precise Technical Manuals for the Navy (Ships, Subs, Military Watercraft, and Unmanned Systems)
Execution of tasks supporting Technical Data Elements, development, distribution, and sustainment of required Technical Documentation, Manuals, Publications and Notices
Development and update of IPS Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
Support in execution of tasks in the areas of IPS, Sustainment Analysis, and Sustainment Planning
Research, extract, analyze, and refine a wide variety of technical and non-technical material and information related to complex subjects
Interpret information in a manner that facilitates the presentation of technical data accurately
Write, edit, and prepare publication documents in a form suitable for intended audiences
Determine the appropriate style, manner of presentation, and format for each writing assignment
Manage writing projects from initial assignment through completion
Identification and elevation of technical and schedule risks
Development of processes and procedures
Acting as a liaison with all engineering disciplines, such as Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Test, Materials and Processes, and Structural design functions
Developing operator-level and maintainer-level documentation for complex Navy systems (ships, subs, military watercraft, and unmanned systems)
Collaborating with functional management, program management and execution team to ensure technical success while balancing goals, approaches, and risks
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
2+ years' experience technical writing and editing technical documentation in a military or civilian environment
High School Diploma or GED
Microsoft Office (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access)
Applicants must have an active security clearance and/or the ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance
Preferred
Technical Manual Management processes, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) for DOD
Three years' experience technical writing and editing technical manuals
Experience authoring/editing in Adobe FrameMaker
Demonstrated experience related to gathering and analyzing source material and developing relevant curricula
Previous US Navy, DoD or other government publication experience highly desired
Benefits
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
JSL Technologies, Inc.
JSL Technologiesis a defense & space company offering system engineering and program planning services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase