Butler Aerospace and Defense | Technical Writer/...

Technical WriterInteractive Media Location: Orlando, FL Job ID: #70050 Pay Range: $35-44Job Description:The individual(s) will write, in clear and concise language, such technical documents as procedure manuals, service manuals, and related technical publications concerned with installation, operation, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment. Includes writing such technical documentation as operational specifications, bulletins, articles, and marketing publications. Acquires or verifies knowledge of subject by interviewing workers engaged in developing new products and services or in making improvements, observing performance of experiments and methods of production, referring to blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings and notes, trade and engineering journals, rewrites of articles, bulletins, manuals, or similar publications.The candidate will be a member of the Logistics and Sustainment Engineer (LSE) Branch, Technical Publication and Training team supporting the S&GS programs in Orlando, FL.Specific responsibilities include:Write, rewrite andor edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively.Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers and engineers, observing performance of production methods, and referring to technical specifications, modification kits, blueprints, engineering illustrations, schematics, and trade journals.Oversee preparation of illustrative materials and Illustrated Parts Breakdown material, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.Conduct and Participate in project team meetings and meet deadlines as determined by project schedule. Conduct quality review of materials.This position may require occasional domestic travel.Basic REQUIRED Qualifications:Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experiencecombined education, with 6 years of professional experience; or 4 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered career, or journey, level.5 year minimum experience with MS Office, MS Word and Acrobat Authoring Tools. Candidate must be highly proficient in XML authoring.5 year minimum experience writing highly technical content for procedure manuals, service manuals, and related technical publications that describes the installation, operation, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment.5 year minimum experience with highly technical subject matter content by interviewing engineers and other technical experts, observing production methods or other demonstrations, and reviewing technical specifications, modification kits, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications.Ability to discretely plan writing, editing and in-prosses reviews (both formal and informal) tasks required to complete project.Ability to manage project technical writing work from book planoutline creation through on-time delivery.Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.Demonstrate ability and experience in working effectively with teams, including virtual teams, but also independently or with minimal supervision.Demonstrate ability and experience in meeting deadlines and quality standards.Demonstrate experience in using and applying clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions.Desired SkillsProduct Life Cycle knowledgeSpreadsheet-savvySupply Chain backgroundFamiliarity with NAVY regulations and NAVY Supply ChainAbility to work in a cross-functional IPT environmentExperience using a relational databaseKnowledge of Fixed Wing platformsBenefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law. Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Created: 2024-11-25