Technical Editor and Writer 3

Technical Editor and Writer 3

Job Number: 357070

Category: Technical Writing

Description: Job Title: Technical Editor and Writer 3

Pay Rate: $40 /hr.

Location: Elkridge, MD

ZIP Code: 21075

Start Date: Right Away

Keywords: #TechnicalEditorjobs;

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Mission Systems is seeking Technical Writers. The successful candidates will join our high performing team in developing technical documentation for advanced military systems. These include radars for F-22, F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, MESA, G/ATOR and VADER and other UAV systems.

Responsibilities:

Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.

* Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.

* Conducts quality review of materials.

* Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).

* Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.

* Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.

* Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor"s Degree in STEM discipline or related field or military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems.

* Expert knowledge on MS Office Products.

* Minimum of 2 years" experience with structured authoring applications, such as: MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.

* Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.

* Excellent attention to detail.

* Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

* Self-starter and engaged team member

Preferred Qualifications:

* Minimum of 5 years" technical writing experience.

* Knowledge of standard content management strategies.

* Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).

* Knowledge of standards - XML, SGML, HTML, S1000 and DITA - for structured Content.

* Possess and maintain DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

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Location: Elkridge , MD

Minimum Experience (yrs): 2+

Required Education: Not Specified

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