Junior Technical Writer
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Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:
Junior Technical WriterProgram Summary
KBR strives to create a safer more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our Las Cruces NM office is an engineering and manufacturing facility that provides solutions for our customers with safety and quality at the forefront of our operations.
Why Join KBR
Cutting edge projects relevant to real world challenges
Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
Competitive pay and great company culture
Roles and Responsibilities
Work alongside engineers to create technical design operations maintenance & drawing documents for existing and future systems
Create new and update any legacy documents already developed
Research develop and/or update content for printed manuals Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) I-types and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) documents illustrations and parts breakdown manuals
Gather and research technical information including engineering and development information for use in documentation activities prepare draft material for internal review by subject matter experts and final review by customer
Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements
Travel may be required to support projects; this may involve airline travel
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in an applicable technical field or equivalent experience and excellent written communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain the clearance needed to perform job duties.
Must be a U.S. citizen with valid documentation
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in in an applicable technical field
Ability to read & edit engineering drawings blueprints wiring diagrams and schematics
Proven ability to prepare draft material for internal review by subject matter experts and final review by customer
Must be flexible and have the ability to adapt to new information and programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Previous experience researching reviewing and understanding technical information as well as developing procedural information for technical documentation
Working knowledge and experience with space engineering support or IT related projects
CAD products including but not limited to AutoCad & SolidWorks
Proficient in Microsoft office suite & Adobe Acrobat Pro
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Adobe Acrobat
- Content Management Systems
- Technical Writing
- Visio
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sharepoint
- XML
- Confluence
- Wiki Systems
- Word Processing
- Writing Skills
