Technical Writer

Full-time - Mid Level

West Melbourne, FL

Telecommunications

About the position

TSS Solutions of Melbourne, FL is looking to hire a full-time Technical Writer. This position earns a competitive salary, depending on knowledge and experience. We also offer excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life, STD, LTD, and AD&D. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you in radar component manufacturing, apply today! Founded in 1991, TSS Solutions has been a leader in innovating technical products and services supporting the global aerospace and defense electronics industry. Our designs have been incorporated into radar systems developed by some of the most powerful aerospace and defense brands in the world. Our company culture is based on innovation and creativity which allows our team members to thrive in a lively and innovative atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit complex technical information for readability.
• Learn about technical topics and apply knowledge to technical writing efforts.
• Work closely with technical SMEs and engineers to edit technical input and develop procedural tasks/steps.
• Distill writing requirements from Statements of Work and CDRLs, ensuring documents are developed in accordance with program/project specifications.
• Develop training packages that include Training Plans, User Guides, Slidedecks, and Instructor Guides.
• Identify document requirements and track development milestones and status.
• Manage configuration and version control files/documents in a SharePoint ecosystem.
• Format files to meet regulation specifications, formatting, and content compliance.
• Utilize complex functions of Microsoft Word, including the creation of heading styles, appendices, Tables of Content/Figures, and integrating tables and images with captions into a document.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years' experience as a technical writer of military doctrine, training, and/or operations & maintenance (O&M) technical manuals.
• At least two (2) years' experience as a technical writer of user guides for software programs/apps that address Graphic User Interface (GUI) operations.
• At least two (2) years' experience with scientific, technical, engineering, military or other professional material requiring an understanding of the basic concepts, practices and specialized vocabulary of the appropriate scientific and or technical field.
• At least two (2) years' experience as a technical writer of organizational policies and procedures.
• At least two (2) years' experience in the development of technical manuals that conform to Military Standard 38784 and other Mil Std writing requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Military experience in a Radar or Satellite Communications environment.
• Experience reading and reviewing Schematics for general formatting and accuracy.
• Experience developing technical data packages (TDP) that include Systems Acceptance Tests, Factory Acceptance Tests, Master Document Lists, Build of Materials, Schematics and Engineering Drawings, block diagrams, and Operations and Maintenance manuals.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)