Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System's Sea Systems business area.

Our external and internal customers rely heavily on the content and accuracy of the technical manuals produced by our technical writers. These manuals are critical to the efficiency and safety of the end-user. Technical Writers in the Textron Integrated Product Support Services (IPSS) group are responsible for developing technical manual documentation necessary to install, operate and support complex equipment platforms for a variety of military and commercial customers.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of engineering data and drawings for pertinent information.
• Development of theory of operation, operating instructions, and maintenance instructions for technical manuals.
• Complete edits for compliance with all applicable specifications, standards, validation, and verification. Coordination of quality-control and production activities required ensuring the accuracy and adequacy of each publication while adhering to established timelines.
• Participation in review conferences with internal and external customers. May provide direction to other writers and support personnel who may assist with assigned tasks. Coordination of in-process and final reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred or minimum 2-4 years equivalent work experience.
• 0 to 2 years of technical writing experience.
• Experience developing installation, operation and maintenance procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Must be a self-starter and able to take initiative.
• Ability to gather, analyze and summarize data to develop appropriate actions.
• Ability to interact with other functional groups including Program Management, Systems Engineering, Specialty Engineering, Logistics Provisioning Data (LPD), and Training to ensure all stakeholders are considered throughout the development process.
• Ability to provide program status briefings to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Able to quickly adapt to change.
• Active Secret Security clearance preferred. Ability to obtain required.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience using technical publications development utility for XML writing such as the WebX UltraAuthor, PTC Windchill Arbortext, or EAGLE Publishing suite.
• Military or technical field service experience.
• Experience developing S1000D and MIL-STD-40051 compliant technical publications.
• Experience working with LPD and Provisioning.
• Product support experience and system knowledge of Unmanned Systems (e.g. Naval Unmanned Surface Vehicles, Aerosonde Unmanned Aircraft Systems), Weapons systems, and Electronic Systems.

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace.

Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work.

The pay range for this position is $71,400 - $107,000 per year.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.