T/A Technical Writer

Electric Boats$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Military or submarine operational experience or Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of writing experience needed.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Professional writing experience is preferred.
  • Technical or writing degree is beneficial.
  • Experience in electronic publishing such as XML or SGML is ideal.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop technical products in IETM format using advanced electronic publishing software.
  • Coordinate closely with engineering disciplines and technical illustrators to create technical documents.
  • Research and write descriptive chapters, operating, and maintenance procedures for submarine systems.
  • Revise existing technical manuals to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.
  • Learn to read and interpret complex engineering diagrams and manuals.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical technical documentation for naval defense.
  • Access to state-of-the-art electronic publishing software for product development.
  • Chance to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and gain diverse experience.
  • Role contributes to the safety and effectiveness of submarine systems.
  • Potential for career growth within a specialized technical writing field.
Full Job Description
Overview

Electric Boat Department 403 Technical Writing is seeking a motivated individual to join our Reactor Plant Planning Yard team. This team is responsible for the management of Propulsion Plant Technical Manuals under the cognizance of Naval Reactors.

About this Team

Technical Writing researches, writes, and publishes system level and component level technical descriptions and procedures for all submarine classes.

About this Role

A Technical Writer will develop technical products in interactive electronic Technical Manual (IETM) format using state of the art electronic publishing software. Ownership of the product and attention to every detail in all phases of development ensures an efficient and successful program.

Key Responsibilities

Applicant will work closely and coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines, technical illustrators, and department supervision to develop new or revised descriptive chapters, operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and component technical manuals for systems and equipment found onboard nuclear-powered submarines.

Applicant must learn to read and interpret fluid and electrical system diagrams, ship construction drawings, equipment drawings, and vendor equipment operating manuals.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Military or submarine operational experience or Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of other writing experience
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional writing experience
  • Technical or writing degree
  • Qualified in Submarines
  • Experience in electronic publishing (Extensible Markup Language, Standard General Markup Language, or equivalent)
  • Experience reading and interpreting Technical Drawings
  • Previous Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Experience


Skills

Skills
  • Understanding of engineered systems
  • Ability to focus on the details
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Interest in understanding a technical disposition


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