Responsibilities
- write and assist with technical documentation including operator/maintainer and support equipment manuals, technical specifications, test procedures, and reports
- assist in various special projects and contribute to the cross-functional team, with a focus on high quality solutions and task-closure
Requirements
- Ability to obtain an active Secret clearance or higher.
- At least 2 years experience working as a Technical Writer, preferably in a defense industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications or a technical discipline, a Technical Writing Certificate, or demonstrated excellence in technical writing and communication.
- Ability to write using clear and concise language that adheres to standard practices and conventions.
- Must be able to work independently to gather technical data from Subject Matter Experts and develop comprehensive materials with strong focus on logical flow of material and clear, consistent language.
- Demonstrated ability to write original materials.
- Strong computer publishing skills including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
Nice to Have
- Highly skilled computer publishing skills including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Adobe Framemaker.
- Experience using graphics software to develop or convert graphics for use in documentation.
- Strong team mentality.
- Familiarity with DoW technical manual requirements, and military products.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- every other Friday Off
- Flextime
- Telecommuting
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Additional Information
- Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration during the initial phases of employment, additional consideration will be given to candidates who are willing to perform work on-site at a BAE Systems facility until they have been acclimated to the technical writing processes and requirements at BAE Systems.
- 10% travel
- 1st Shift
- Must be able to obtain an active Secret clearance or higher.
- U.S. Person Required
