The Technical Writer will develop technical documents, including technical operations manuals, procedure manuals, and service manuals for complex military transport vehicle systems according to Military Standards and COTS formats.
Primary Responsibilities
Technical Writer is responsible for all phases of document generation (i.e., researching, writing, customer verification, incorporating verification updates and delivery via Config Management software)
Writes and updates payload and ground equipment technical publications and technical bulletins in MIL-STD and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) formats for operators through maintainer-level manuals, supporting technical manual validations and verifications.
Confirm technical content and procedures through cross-functional group discussions with engineers, technicians, quality, and design groups.
Research technical specifications, related program documents, engineering drawings, 3-D animations/job aids, and maintenance videos
Responsible for coordinating photo shoots and coordinating with on-staff illustrator to develop original illustrations for manuals
Focus on the end-user needs to safely perform his/her job while protecting the equipment from potential damage and ensuring equipment operation requirements.
Available for limited travel to support IPS functions
Technical Writer will adhere to quality and safety standards
Required Experience & Skills
3-5 years of experience as a technical writer with a background in developing Technical Manuals ™
Background in or understanding of hardware maintenance and all phases of logistics
Understanding of configuration management processes
2-3 years of experience using XML, and Arbortext
Demonstrated skills in the ability to interpret engineering drawings to determine part data and parent-child relationships
Experience working with SolidWorks or other CAD software is a plus
Must be familiar with SolidWorks PDM or similar document upload/retrieval programs
Possess strong computer skills in business software packages
Competent technical expertise in electrical, hydraulics, and mechanical principals
Must be a us citizen due to the nature of US Department of Defense clients
Company Description
TriMech Services specializes in the placement of qualified technical candidates for both temporary and direct hire opportunities. TriMech Services offers a unique approach to matching the specialized skill sets of our candidates specific industries.
TriMech Services specializes in the placement of qualified technical candidates for both temporary and direct hire opportunities. TriMech Services offers a unique approach to matching the specialized skill sets of our candidates specific industries.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Engineering Services
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