Technical Writer for Flight Simulation Company

Job Description

Job Description

Technical Writer

This position is for a Technical Writer that has skills to handle producing technical documentation to military standards for simulation trainers of all types. A military technician with writing skills would be a plus for this position.

The Technical writer will work with engineers to create hardware documentation that reflects the maintenance and operation of hardware or trainer systems for the end-users. This includes both user documentation, such as technical manuals and documentation to Data Item Descriptions.

The Technical writer should have a strong understanding of the products they are documenting to explain complex concepts in simple language. Technical writers also often play a role in editing and proofreading documentation that other technical writers have created.

Job responsibilities of a technical writer :

• Prepare Technical manuals and operation instructions to military standards
• Disseminate technical information from engineering and program management staff into first person 8th grade language for operation and maintenance personal to use in maintaining and operating flight simulators.
• Prepare and format proposal documents to statements of work requirements.
• Create hardware documentation after a thorough collaboration with subject matter experts and technical staff
• Help other writers in creating documentation to contract requirements
• Create product manuals with screenshots and tutorials
• Write documentation for internal teams such as acceptance test procedures for device sign off.
• Prepare presentation materials for engineering reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other engineering related disciplines.
• 2+ years of proven experience in writing technical documentation
• Working knowledge in reading electronic diagrams and mechanical prints
• Understand and explain complex technical concepts
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to undertake multiple projects and deliver on tight deadlines
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Solid grip on documentation publishing software such as Zendesk Guide, Camtasia, SnagIt, and other software
• Good working knowledge of MS Office or Google Docs
• Detail-oriented & focused
• MUST HAVE proof of United States Citizenship
• MUST HAVE reliable transportation     

We develop training simulators & are a Certified Supplier for Boeing.

Company Description

We develop training simulators & are a Certified Supplier for Boeing.