Technical Writer (23705)
Technical Writer (23705)
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Job Title: Technical Writer
Job Code: 23705
Job Location: Rochester NY
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
Are you a collaborative communicator with a curiosity for cuttingedge innovations Do you desire a dynamic role allowing you to work on a variety of projects with the space and time to dive into the nitty gritty details If you possess this unique combination of versatility and meticulousness Technical Writing may be the career for you. Come join our team and contribute to the development of documentation for L3Harris industryleading communications equipment and software.
At L3Harris Tactical Communications you will have the opportunity to research plan organize write and edit operations maintenance and software manuals among other documentation. Our witty collaborative writing team is responsible for developing topicbased modular product support content that allows for dynamic publishing in a timely and effective manner.
Were looking for someone with a passion for technology a knack for research and analysis interest in project management and the ability to develop relationships with subjectmatter experts.
Essential Functions:
- Write technical documents for tactical communication products for effective enduser operation programming maintenance installation and testing
- Collaborate with engineers product analysts product line managers and program managers to learn about specific products processes and programs
- Performs research as required to understand products or associated technology
- Manage writing projects: hosts kickoff and status meetings sets timelines and deadlines communicate with project team
- Work with illustrator to create diagrams charts and other visual aids to assist users in understanding a product or process
- Participate in continuous improvement activities to develop personal skills team and process effectiveness and product enhancement
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree and 2 years prior experience 2 year postsecondary/AA Degree and 6 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Military Communications experience highly desirable
- Excellent eye for detail (if theres a typo to be found youll find it)
- Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing
- Affinity for problem solving and a love for trouble shooting both independently and collaboratively
- Experience with topicbased authoring
- Experience deciphering and utilizing source data from multiple sources subject matter experts and skill levels
- Ability to learn new concepts/technologies in a short time frame; including complex systems consisting of networked products
- Mechanical aptitude; ability to disassemble/reassemble equipment and write remove/replace procedures
- Instructional Design experience
- Experience developing Technical Manuals per MILSTD40051
- Experience developing courseware per TRADOC PAM 35070
- Experience developing Training Data Products per MILPRF29612
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In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in Colorado State Hawaii Illinois Maryland Minnesota Vermont and New York State is $50000 $ is not a guarantee of compensation or salary as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance 401(k) match flexible spending accounts EAP education assistance parental leave paid time off and companypaid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire schedule type and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Employment Type
Full Time
