Specialist, Technical Writing, RC-135 Operational Flight Trainer jobs in United States
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L3Harris Technologies · 7 hours ago

Specialist, Technical Writing, RC-135 Operational Flight Trainer

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focused on delivering technology solutions for national security. The Specialist, Technical Writing will develop and maintain technical documentation for the RC-135 Operational Flight Trainer, ensuring clarity and accuracy in complex technical materials.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
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Hiring Manager
Alexander McCullough
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Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain technical documentation including:
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals
Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP)
Instructor’s Utilization Handbook (IUH)
System specifications, functional descriptions, user manuals, and special reports
Customer requirements and support documents as required
Collaborate with software engineers, maintenance personnel, and training teams to gather information and verify technical accuracy
Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, change notices, and system data to create or update documentation
Ensure all documentation meets established standards for clarity, format, terminology, and completeness
Support configuration management processes, ensuring documents are properly version-controlled and compliant with customer or regulatory requirements
Participate in reviews of technical content and the ability to run the modified ATP after updates
Research new or updated system functionality to accurately reflect changes within technical documents
Assist in developing document templates, style guides, and process improvements to enhance documentation quality and consistency
Communicate effectively with subject matter experts (SMEs) to confirm understanding and maintain accuracy across all published materials

Qualification

Editing experienceTechnical writingTechnical documentationMilitary training systemsDoD documentation standardsConfiguration controlGraphic design skillsCuriosityAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsProject management knowledge

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
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within the first 6 months
Must be a US Citizen

Preferred

Experience with military or commercial training systems, simulators, or aviation equipment
Familiarity with DoD or aviation documentation standards
Experience working in an environment with strict configuration control
Graphic or visual design skills for creating illustrations, diagrams, or technical figures
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Curiosity and willingness to learn complex technical systems
Practical knowledge of project management and the ability to manage documentation projects or processes with general supervision

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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