Technical Writer/Engineering Documentation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Writer/Technical Documents Specialist/ Technical Documents Writer/Technical Content Writer/Document Writer

Duration: 3 Years (High Possibility of Extension)

Location: Lexington, MA

Description:

Clearance: Interim secret sufficient to start. Strong preference for candidates with a current active Secret Clearance. Role will eventually be required at the TS level.

Work Schedule: The candidate should expect to be onsite 5 days a week with some flexibility for occasional remote work.

Interview : Initial phone/Zoom screen with hiring manager. Second round interviews will be onsite with a larger group interview

Detail:

· Prepares, reviews, revises and maintains technical documents, including software and systems engineering, cyber security, system operations, testing, hardware, etc. Develops system level documentation and assembly and test procedures in partnership with technicians, engineers, and program managers. Prepares instruction manuals, how to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily. Participate in project team meetings and project reviews as needed. Maintains document configuration control. Employ photos, diagrams, and tables to enhance technical content.

Summary:

· The System Engineering Group requires a Technical Writer with proven technical writing experience, excellent time management and communication skills, and the ability to function well in a team environment.

· Participate in project team meetings and project reviews as needed

· Maintain document configuration control

· The group is increasing the use of digital tools including Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool to help generate and maintain documentation. Successful candidates will be expected to work with these tools.

Required:

· The technical writer must be experienced in the needs of an engineering and fabrication environment, pay attention to detail, and work with a variety of interdisciplinary staff to determine documentation needs and solutions that meet the rigorous criteria of both Client and government standards.

· Minimum education requirements are a BS/BA with proven writing, copy editing, and organizational skills

· The candidate should have five or more years of experience in technical writing

· Experience writing manuals, test plans and procedures in engineering-based environments

· The candidate must be a self-starter and able to manage a diverse workload

· Computer skill requirements include MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

· A background in science and/or technology is preferred

· Experience with hardware documentation

· Experience of using digital engineering methods

· Experience with single sourcing and component content management

· LaTeX experience

Skills Matrix:

· Document management

· Bachelor's Degree

· Presentation Design, Poster Design, Document Design, Technical Illustrations, and Photo Manipulation

· Technical Writing

· Creating presentations for stakeholders, including content aggregation

· Strong Verbal and Written Communication

· Adobe software (Acrobat, InDesign)

· MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)

· Test Procedure Composition

· LaTeX editing experience

· Experience writing hardware documentation

\nCompany Description

Software Galaxy Systems, LLC (SGS) is an award-winning Contingent Workforce Services firm providing a broad range of integrated suite of services through a global delivery platform. SGS brings innovative talent management strategies to empower its clients to stay focused on growth of their core competencies. SGS has developed a comprehensive process-oriented methodology to manage high-volume contingent labor, payroll services and SOW’s for today’s competitive landscape.

SGS is proud of the partnerships it has built with its clients, MSP’s, and employees which has allowed it to deliver unparalleled service to its wide-ranging customer base. SGS is a certified minority owned enterprise that provides innovative yet practical solutions, from concept through execution. We combine technology with strategy and aim to deliver results today that endure tomorrow. SGS’ client centric approach delivers unparalleled value with vastly responsive, streamlined and highly process oriented workforce solutions.

SGS has been awarded and acknowledged by leading MSP’s (i.e., KellyOCG, TAPFIN, Guidant Global, etc.) for its exemplary performance in the contingent workforce space.

Company Description

Software Galaxy Systems, LLC (SGS) is an award-winning Contingent Workforce Services firm providing a broad range of integrated suite of services through a global delivery platform. SGS brings innovative talent management strategies to empower its clients to stay focused on growth of their core competencies. SGS has developed a comprehensive process-oriented methodology to manage high-volume contingent labor, payroll services and SOW’s for today’s competitive landscape.\r\n\r\nSGS is proud of the partnerships it has built with its clients, MSP’s, and employees which has allowed it to deliver unparalleled service to its wide-ranging customer base. SGS is a certified minority owned enterprise that provides innovative yet practical solutions, from concept through execution. We combine technology with strategy and aim to deliver results today that endure tomorrow. SGS’ client centric approach delivers unparalleled value with vastly responsive, streamlined and highly process oriented workforce solutions.\r\n\r\nSGS has been awarded and acknowledged by leading MSP’s (i.e., KellyOCG, TAPFIN, Guidant Global, etc.) for its exemplary performance in the contingent workforce space.