Senior Technical Writer
RTX
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Aguadilla • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Research, analyze, design, and create technical publications and/or other types of documentation with a moderate complexity using established industry and military documentation standards.
- Interpret and comprehend system operation that is derived from engineering documentation (schematics, mechanical drawings, software specifications, hardware interface specifications, and equipment specifications).
- Analyze and communicate engineering source data so that it is understandable to internal and external Collins Aerospace customers.
- Prepare product estimates to support development and planning cycles for each technical publication or document assigned.
- Be accountable for the cost, quality, and timely delivery of all assignments.
- Assist in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality of production and maintain cost control.
- Provide guidance to team members on production of technical publications or documentation.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
- Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
- Experience maintaining, operating, building, or designing aircraft equipment.
- Component level electronics skills and/or recent experience.
- Experience with using and/or producing operator, intermediate, or depot level maintenance documentation.
- Experience using technical writing tools such as: MS Word, Adobe FrameMaker, ArborText.
- Experience developing technical publications in accordance with industry standards such as: ATA iSpec 2200, S1000D, and Military specifications.
- Experience developing technical publications utilizing Simplified Technical English (STE) in accordance with ASD-STE100.
- Former military experience preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
technical writingdocumentation standardsengineering documentationcomponent level electronicstechnical publicationsSimplified Technical EnglishATA iSpec 2200S1000Dmilitary specificationsmaintenance documentation
Soft skills
communicationanalysisguidanceaccountabilityteam collaborationplanningcost controlquality assurance
Certifications
degree in STEMadvanced degree in related field