SAIC

Associate Technical Writer

SAIC Lawrence, Indiana, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

12 h ago
technical-writer Junior (0-2 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Associate Technical Writer will author, edit, and develop Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals and Technical Manuals for NAVAIR equipment in accordance with MIL-STD-3001. They will collaborate with subject matter experts and engineers to validate technical content and ensure documentation quality.

What they look for

Technical writing PTC Arbortext MIL-STD-3001 XML IETM development Technical manual creation Proofreading Editing Naval air systems Engineering drawings Logistics product data Desktop publishing Microsoft Office Troubleshooting Illustrated parts breakdown

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience and be a US citizen. Proficiency in XML authoring software and experience with technical documentation standards are highly desired.

Full description

The Associate Technical Writer will support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) editing and creating IETMs (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals) and/or TMs (Technical Manuals) using PTC Arbortext to MIL-STD-3001 specification.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Author, edit, and develop IETMs and/or TMs for NAVAIR equipment, to cover maintenance, operation, repair, theory of operation, troubleshooting, and Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) in accordance with MIL-STD-3001 requirements.
  • Author, prepare, review, revise, and develop IETMs and/or TMs for NAVAIR equipment from source data such as Logistics Product Data, Engineering Drawings, and Maintenance Plans for equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Create and update NAVAIR MIL-STD-3001 XML documentation with understanding of XML tags and how to apply to text.
  • Edit, proofread, and provide writing support across technical and non-technical documents.
  • Evaluate documents for format, clarity, and quality based on adherence to MIL-STD-3001.
  • Create narrative content using Subject Matter Expert (SME) interviews to author and validate with technical system engineers, architects, and other SMEs.
  • Create initial technical publication outlines, and incrementally create, validate, update, and review document content.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree and 0 years’ experience; additional years of work history accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen.
  • Team-oriented, self-starter, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products and desktop publishing software.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Previous experience creating and editing NAVAIR IETMs and TMs.
  • Proficient in use of PTC Arbortext or similar XML authoring software.
  • Recent knowledge of and experience with Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC) documentation standards and procedures.
  • Current knowledge of and experience with Naval & Marine Corps aircraft systems.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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