Technical Writer

About the position

We are seeking a Technical Writer immediately for a project to direct role. The ideal candidate will have experience in engineering, manufacturing, and avionics environments, with a strong background in creating and managing technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit project documentation deliverables (e.g. Technical Reference Manuals, Procedures, System Operation & Maintenance Manuals, Instructor Utilization Handbooks, Training System Support Document) in accordance with Data Item Descriptions.
• Execute and manage all aspects of own projects, including planning, researching, writing, review process, coordination of other departmental resources, and publication.
• Work closely with product development teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
• Study drawings, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• Review published materials in order to recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
• Utilize manufacturers and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
• Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to best illustrate material.
• Create/modify illustrations to enhance specified materials or assembly sequence.
• Interpret contract requirements and communicate compliance approach in both verbal and meeting presentation format.
• Assist with creation, duplication, and distribution of material.
• Organize and compile Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Manuals for submittal to the customer in accordance with specifications.
• Provide Logistics support for manufacturing sources and material shortages spares provisioning, maintainability and reliability analysis.
• Maintain ongoing collaboration with Logistics customer counterparts to proactively manage expectations and mitigate project risks.

Requirements

• 5 plus years related experience in technical writing.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, and avionics environments.