OverviewElectric 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 group
In this position, the applicant will research, write, and publish various submarine classes system manuals, system operating manuals, and component technical manuals. Additionally, the applicant will develop and publish ship modification instructions for all submarine classes.
Role Overview
The successful applicant must be able to work closely with administrative aides, technical illustrators, editors, technical leads, multiple engineering disciplines, and management to produce these technical products. Most of the manuals will be developed as interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs) using ARBORTEX publishing software and ship alterations.
Key Responsibilities
Attention to detail and product ownership are essential in all phases of the development process to ensure an efficient and successful program. Applicants must be willing to learn and understand fluid and electrical system diagrams, ship construction drawings, equipment drawings, and vendor equipment operating manuals. Successful applicants will be publishing items using Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) and Extensible Markup Language (XML) using ARBORTEX software.
This is a 100% full time, on-site role.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Ability to obtain Secret security clearance from the DoD
- Microsoft Office Products working knowledge
- Adobe Acrobat working knowledge
- 3+ years writing experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience and understanding of the requirements to develop and issue nuclear cognizant technical manuals
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the RPPY/MTSSY program
- Experience in electronic publishing (XML, SGML, or equivalent) using ARBORTEX software
- Professional writing experience
- Technical or writing degree
- Submarine Engineering Department Work Center Supervisor
Skills
- Technically inclined
- Willingness to learn
- A questioning attitude
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of submarine mechanical and electrical systems, and submarine equipment operation is preferred, but not require
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