Technical Writer

- Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

McCallie Center of Graphics Excellence in Research Park has an immediate need for an experienced XML Programmer to support the US Air Force's C-5 Super Galaxy contract. This exciting endeavor involves converting legacy materials to deliver a highly intelligent and extensible Interactive Electronic Technical Manual.

Responsibilities

• Tag XML documents to the S1000D specification for the LiveContent IETM viewer.
• Incorporate USAF PCRs and Supplements.
• Write / innovate scripts to create intelligent graphics.
• Write / innovate scripts to convert legacy markup languages.
• Turn SGML problems into XML solutions.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of XML tagging and IETM development (IADS, LiveContent, etc.).
• Self-starter who constantly strives to develop new procedures to improve efficiency and desire to expand programming skills.
• Aptitude for devising creative solutions to challenges through storyboards or functional prototypes.
• Proficient in web-based programming skills (CSS, HTML, XML).
• Knowledge of graphics formats and their strengths and weaknesses.
• Expertise working as part of a dynamic, interactive graphics and programming team.
• Eye for detail, progress tracking, debugging, ability to multitask and switch gears quickly.
• Willingness to learn and expand abilities on the job.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability protection
• life insurance
• prescription coverage
• voluntary benefits
• paid leave
• 401(k) retirement