Job Description

Summary:

• Senior Technical Writer- (Full-Time position NOT Contract).
• Location: Vandenburg Space Force Base, CA.
• Salary will depend on experience.
• The company offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package.

This position is not eligible for a (hybrid) telecommuting schedule/remote.
The Senior Technical Writer will be responsible for creating end-user documents in accordance with the company\xe2\x80\x99s strategies and standards. The position requires steering publications from initiation to release.

The Senior Technical Writer will be responsible for the following:

• Identify and implement required Technical Order (TO) development and changes using Adobe Frame Maker, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Illustrator based on a technical data package consisting of an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), engineering drawings, and Logistics Management Information (LMI) data.
• Partner with Engineers, Product Support Analysts, Drafters, and internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create technical publications, operating manuals, user guides, quick reference material, application and technical notes, training materials, etc.
• Host in-process reviews and perform Certifications/Verifications of Technical Manuals with operators, peers, and customers.
• Participate in project meetings with direct interface with Engineering and Government Customers.
• Coordinate and handle multiple tasks and projects; and provide guidance for the same to integrate Product Team members throughout the development lifecycle.
• Mentor lower-grade Technical Publication Specialists.
• Assist with the preparation of Rough Order of Magnitude or Basis of Estimates.
• Perform related duties as required, e.g., support to integrated logistics functions, and training/mentoring of other product support personnel.
• Perform data and configuration management activities associated with the implementation of Technical Manuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Technical Communication, English, or related field; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Two to five years experience, preferably in a Sustaining or Development Engineering environment.
• Proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Office applications, or other Desktop Publishing Programs.
• Working knowledge of materials, components, assemblies, computer, and peripheral hardware design parts.
• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, e.g., Windchill or equivalent.
• Familiarity with S1000D authoring and publishing preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Ability to travel on occasion to remote sites, e.g., Pillar Point Air Force Station, and Pt. Mugu.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization.
• Valid U.S. Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License.

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